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Two individually wrapped Comfort Plus® vended tampons in white packaging with blue branding and yellow tear tabs, designed for vending machine use in public restrooms.
Tampax Vended Tampons – 200/Case

$1.00

Roll of 2-ply carbonless paper with a white top sheet and yellow duplicate copy, designed for use in receipt printers and point-of-sale systems.
Carbonless Register Rolls – 2-Ply – 3″ x 100′ – 30/Case

$82.76

Dial Gold Antibacterial Defense Liquid Hand Soap in an 11 oz pump bottle, featuring a moisturizing formula with aloe and a germ-killing antibacterial formula.
Dial Gold Antibacterial Defense Soap 11 oz Pump – 12/Case

$118.37

Stack of large white linen-like napkins on a wooden table with a silver fork and knife placed on top, ideal for upscale dining and special events.
White Airlaid Dinner Napkin 15.75″x15.75″ 1-ply – 10/100/Case

$116.38

Pack of Empress brown kraft multifold paper towels with blue branding, designed for efficient dispensing in commercial restrooms and high-traffic areas.
9.125″x9.45″ Brown Singlefold Towel – 16/250/Case

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NEW ARRIVALS
Two individually wrapped Comfort Plus® vended tampons in white packaging with blue branding and yellow tear tabs, designed for vending machine use in public restrooms.
Tampax Vended Tampons – 200/Case

$1.00

Roll of 2-ply carbonless paper with a white top sheet and yellow duplicate copy, designed for use in receipt printers and point-of-sale systems.
Carbonless Register Rolls – 2-Ply – 3″ x 100′ – 30/Case

$82.76

Dial Gold Antibacterial Defense Liquid Hand Soap in an 11 oz pump bottle, featuring a moisturizing formula with aloe and a germ-killing antibacterial formula.
Dial Gold Antibacterial Defense Soap 11 oz Pump – 12/Case

$118.37

Stack of large white linen-like napkins on a wooden table with a silver fork and knife placed on top, ideal for upscale dining and special events.
White Airlaid Dinner Napkin 15.75″x15.75″ 1-ply – 10/100/Case

$116.38

Pack of Empress brown kraft multifold paper towels with blue branding, designed for efficient dispensing in commercial restrooms and high-traffic areas.
9.125″x9.45″ Brown Singlefold Towel – 16/250/Case

$39.28

Cheeseburger with pickles, ketchup, and melted cheese on a soft bun, served with crispy crinkle-cut fries on newspaper-style food wrap.
12″x12″ Newsprint Wax Paper / Basket Liner – 5,000/Case

$162.12

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Two individually wrapped Comfort Plus® vended tampons in white packaging with blue branding and yellow tear tabs, designed for vending machine use in public restrooms.
Tampax Vended Tampons – 200/Case

$1.00

Roll of 2-ply carbonless paper with a white top sheet and yellow duplicate copy, designed for use in receipt printers and point-of-sale systems.
Carbonless Register Rolls – 2-Ply – 3″ x 100′ – 30/Case

$82.76

Dial Gold Antibacterial Defense Liquid Hand Soap in an 11 oz pump bottle, featuring a moisturizing formula with aloe and a germ-killing antibacterial formula.
Dial Gold Antibacterial Defense Soap 11 oz Pump – 12/Case

$118.37

Stack of large white linen-like napkins on a wooden table with a silver fork and knife placed on top, ideal for upscale dining and special events.
White Airlaid Dinner Napkin 15.75″x15.75″ 1-ply – 10/100/Case

$116.38

Pack of Empress brown kraft multifold paper towels with blue branding, designed for efficient dispensing in commercial restrooms and high-traffic areas.
9.125″x9.45″ Brown Singlefold Towel – 16/250/Case

$39.28

Box of X3 Blue Nitrile Gloves, powder-free, disposable, and 3 mil thick, containing 100 gloves for general-purpose use.
Powder-Free Small Blue Nitrile Gloves – 1,000/Case

$1.00

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Why Buying Local Is Critical

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Introduction

Most people are aware that buying local is significant in helping a town, city, or state’s economy grow. However, in the era of growing e-commerce retailers and corporate conglomerates, the average consumer is spending more time and money towards businesses that do not benefit their local population. At Iowa-Des Moines Supply, we remain large advocates for the evidence which shows that purchasing local is the best way to keep money local. In this article, we will be covering what is known as “The Multiplier Effect” of buying local, as reported by the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA).

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The multiplier effect of buying from local businesses

A study completed by AMIBA found that there are three elements within the multiplier that cause revenue to be recirculated in a local economy, ultimately creating more jobs.

Direct Impact
The direct impact comes from businesses that spend money within the local economy for operational purposes. This includes things such as buying equipment, stocking inventory, utilities, and paying employees.

Indirect Impact
This is the result of dollars being spent by local businesses as they re-circulate into other businesses’ revenue. Essentially, when one local business puts money towards another local business, that money should ultimately recycle back through to the original business.

Induced Impact
This impact refers to the ability of local consumers to spend money and reinvest back in local businesses with the income they’ve earned.

“The biggest thing to take away from this is that both local businesses and consumers play large roles in cultivating money in a local economy. Depending on the industry a business is involved in, there could be more weight on either the local consumers or businesses to keep the revenue local.”

For consumers and city planners, it can be exciting to learn that a national chain brand is interested in bringing their stores or services to their area. When chains propose to bring business to a city, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons of how they impact the local economy. Studies have shown that, in most cases, there is a negative impact that comes along with large brands bringing business to town, for both local businesses and consumers.

Average Return From A Purchase
A private study completed by Civic Economies examined how money was re-circulated into local economies when a consumer purchased from a local business compared to a national chain brand. Their results found that on average, 48% of a purchase from a local independent business was circulated back into the local economy. The same study showed that under 14% of a purchase from a chain was reinstated into the local economy, an alarmingly smaller number. Even more shocking, purchasing goods or services over the internet has shown an average return of only 1% of the purchase into the local economy. For consumers, this means that fewer local stores will be available to choose from, as the local economy may not be able to support them over time if most of the local residents’ dollars are transferring to companies outside of their cities. Over time, this will mean fewer options of local businesses to shop at in your communities and fewer local product options to choose from.

Iowa-Des Moines Supply remains local

As the City of Des Moines and all of Central Iowa grows at an incredible rate, we’ve made it a focal point at Iowa-Des Moines Supply to provide local businesses with the janitorial supplies, hotel supplies, packing products, and services needed to keep revenue local. In addition, we’ve also taken the initiative to reduce our carbon footprint around the Greater Des Moines area. If you are interested in learning more about the products and services that we offer, contact us today! We look forward to hearing from you.

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