Can 10 percent be the solution?

Groups say a small share of consumer spending can save local businesses

Amesbury is the latest community in the region to join the Local First movement, which encourages residents to buy from local establishments. (Globe Staff Photo / Barry Chin)

By Katheleen Conti

Globe Staff / June 11, 2009

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While global markets eagerly await a shot of adrenaline from American consumerism to spark an economic rebound, some business owners in this slice of the world believe the recession can be stopped by a grass-roots initiative known as Local First. (Full article: 1106 words)