Designing Local vs. National
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- melq0
Part of our company's philosophy is that of corporate responsibility, which includes supporting our community. We have initiated and maintained non-commercial projects that specifically benefit those in our region. We support charitable causes through donated services, time and money.
So, when I read a press release that so-and-so local organization went to an out-of-the-area agency for work they could get locally, does it piss me off? You're goddamn right it does.
Interestingly enough, in the last two occurrences of this, the work was performed for free and the results were less than stellar. Which makes is hard to be pissed that someone didn't come mooching free services.
In the end I think there are two parts:
1) Many people think the best work comes from afar.
2) If you can support your local business economy, you really should. These are the people creating jobs for your friends, neighbors and families.