Christmas is upon us. Even though the season has been in full swing for some time, consumers are still trying to wrap up their holiday shopping for those last minute gifts. With time running out, Marketing Coordinator for the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Rachel Mawhirter says that being able to shop local allows individuals to buy what they need while supporting the community.

Mawhirter says she also investigated the comparisons of taxes, prices, options, and experiences between local and big city shopping, and “busted” five myths about out-of-town shopping. For more on this study and shopping local, visit the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page.