Shop Local in Sesser is meant to represent real people and real businesses; it’s also meant to be safe. You can’t be someone else
Lying about your identity is a violation of the Facebook Terms of Use and grounds for Profile deactivation. Although many people try, Facebook doesn’t let anyone sign up with an obviously fake name like Juana B. Famous or Fakey McFakerson. Those who do make it past the
name checks will likely find their account tracked down and deactivated. You can’t be twelve or younger
Facebook takes very seriously the U.S. law that prohibits minors under the age of 13 from creating an online Profile for themselves. This rule is in place for the safety of minors, and it’s a particular safety rule that Facebook takes extremely seriously. If you or someone you know on Facebook is under 13, deactivate (or make them deactivate) the account now. If you’re reported to the Facebook user operations team, your account is deleted instantly. You can’t troll
Shop Local in Sesser is about real people and real connections. It’s one thing to message a mutual friend or the occasional stranger whose profile implies being open to meeting new people if the two of you have matching interests. However, the moment the people you contact have a problem with you sending unsolicited messages, your account is flagged; if the behavior continues, your account will be blocked from the page. You can’t upload illegal content
Respecting United States law is something Facebook has to do regardless of its own position on po*******hy (where minors can see it), copyrighted material, hate speech, depictions of crimes, and other offensive content. However, doing so is also in line with Facebook’s value of being a safe, happy place for all people (older than the age of 12). Don’t confuse this with censorship; Facebook is all about freedom of speech and self-expression, but the moment you compromise anyone’s safety or break any law, disciplinary action is taken. Before posting, you also agree that the User Content:
· is your own original work;
· does not contain or reference any third party trademarks;
· does not infringe the copyright or any other rights of any third party;
· does not contain any illegal content or material; and
· you have the permission of all persons shown in the User Content to post their image and/or their likeness
·You are encouraged to submit comments, questions, and concerns, but please note this is a moderated online discussion site and not a public forum. Further, Shop Local Sesser page also reserves the right to delete comments that:
Contain spam, advertising, solicitations or include links to other sites;
Are clearly off topic or disruptive;
Are obscene, vulgar, or sexually explicit. This includes masked words (***), acronyms, and abbreviations;
Are chain letters, pyramid schemes, or fraudulent or deceptive messages;
Promote particular services, products, or political organizations or campaigns;
Infringe on copyrights or trademarks;
Advocate illegal activity;
Violate any policies of Shop Local Sesser page. Please note that the comments expressed on this site do not reflect the opinions and official position of Shop Local Sesser page. We've all heard of "Shop Small" and "Shop Local" campaigns. Let's take a look what that means. Shopping Small
Did you know, a "small business" is defined as one that has fewer than 500 employees? In 2018, there were 30.2 million small businesses in operation in the United States, accounting for 99.9% of all businesses in the country. As of 2015, 58.9 million people have been employed by small businesses in the United States. 91% of Americans patronize a small business at least once a week. Statistics also show that nearly half of American consumers (47%) go so far as to frequent small businesses between two and four times a week. Another 17% visit local businesses even more than that Consumers’
Favorite Small Business Destinations
Food and beverage businesses are Americans’ favorite destinations with 77% of them patronizing independently owned bakeries, restaurants, bars and pubs. Clothing, accessory and shoe stores are next at 40%, while bookstores (32%) and gift, novelty and souvenir stores (30%) round out the list. Americans’ support for small businesses makes a lot of sense. Besides being the nation’s top employers, small businesses are where we gather to see our friends and neighbors. It’s where we get to know one another and build relationships. Small businesses tend to be more attentive to customers, thus they deliver a higher level of customer service. The Economic Impact of Small Businesses
Small businesses keep money in the community. For every dollar you spend at a small business, 67 cents stays in the local community, and a majority of that (44 cents) goes to the small business owner and the wages and benefits of their employees. The benefits don’t stop there, either. Small businesses reinvest 23 cents of every dollar into other local businesses. Ultimately, that dollar you spent at that small business creates an additional 50 cents of local economic impact, which means when you shop at small businesses, your dollars go a lot further. Thirty cents of that economic impact comes from small businesses using local vendors and 20 cents gets spent locally by the owner and their employees. Shopping Local
Whether it’s at your local coffeehouse or the hardware store around the block, shopping at local businesses gives you the opportunity to better connect with other members of your community. Towns with a higher number of local businesses are proven to have stronger social ties and more participation in civic affairs. Also, small business owners are more likely to hire locals, so shopping at these businesses frequently creates more job opportunities. These businesses also tend to source products locally, thus supporting fellow local businesses. You Get Personalized Customer Care
Anyone who’s shopped online has received an order that just didn't work out, resulting in the dreaded package return. On the other hand, local small business owners will go the extra mile to ensure you benefit from personalized support with local expertise. You Enjoy Product Diversity
Would you prefer to purchase a unique, one-of-a-kind product or one that’s owned by thousands of other people? Shopping at a local business gives you the benefit of not only getting unique products that are often only available regionally. You're Supporting Sesser, Illinois
Many of the products, food and beverages purchased in Sesser, Illinois include a home rule sales tax or local food and beverage tax. These taxes serve as an additional revenue source used toward funding the City of Sesser operations, and helps reduce the Sesser's reliance on property taxes. You can learn more about the City of Sesser taxes on the finance department page and read details on various Village revenue sources in our Annual Budget Document.
