Pamela Slim at Escape From Cubicle Nation has put together an interesting list of things you can do, right now, to stimulate a small corner of your local economy without spending a dime:
1. Mentor a new business owner.
2. Host an event at your local coffee shop.
3. Send an email to friends raving about your favorite business.
4. Give feedback to a business owner about something they should fix.
5. Constantly promote others on your social networks.
6. Hook up people who should work together.
7. Host a Laid Off Camp.
8. Attend a local Chamber of Commerce meeting.
9. Rave about your local community, and encourage investment and tourism.
10. Use your superpowers for good.
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