Buy Local is a program that spotlights local businesses that contribute to our economic prosperity and encourage community activism. While local businesses do not have the same purchasing power as national chains, they do have a competitive advantage - THEY KNOW THEIR MARKET. This is done by employing local people, making decisions locally and keeping their earnings in the local community through employee compensation promotions and capital investments. A proponent of this philosophy is Archie Davis, President and CEO of The Savannah Bank - Archie says, "Our country would be a lot better off if many of our politicians had the opportunity to run a small business prior to being elected to office."