Local Economy

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Charming local boutique in Palm Springs with 'Shop Local' sign, showing residents supporting businesses during the off-season.

Local Support, Not Tourists, Will Save Palm Springs Businesses.

During Palm Springs' scorching summer, when tourist numbers plummet by 70%, it is not the luxury resorts that keep the city alive, but the quiet, consistent spending of its year-round residents.

Amélie Dubois·June 26, 2026

A busy Amesbury street filled with shoppers and decorated storefronts during the annual buying spree event.

Shop Local

Amesbury's annual buying spree injects over $750,000

Last year, Amesbury's annual buying spree injected over $750,000 into local shops and restaurants in a single weekend, attracting visitors from 50 miles away.

Amélie Dubois·May 18, 2026