Hometown Peninsula’s “mother” organization, The American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) is encouraging consumers in participating communities across the country to become “unchained” on November -- that is, to steer clear of chain retailers and to devote the day to supporting independent businesses in their community. In doing so, shoppers will be a part of AMIBA's annual America Unchained! Day -- a nationwide media campaign calling attention to independent retailers before the onset of the holiday shopping season.

What a gift it is to the community to spend money locally!