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Rusk Area Merchants

Think Local. Grow Together.

Supporting Local. Strengthening Rusk.

Rusk Area Merchants brings together local businesses, entrepreneurs and neighbors who believe in supporting local and building a stronger Rusk.
When we work together, our commUNITY thrives.
Join the Movement. Support Rusk.

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Built by Rusk, for Rusk

Rusk is more than just a place on a map — it’s a town built on relationships, resilience, and pride.

Rusk Area Merchants exists to support the people who keep this town moving every day:
  • The shop owners
  • The tradesmen
  • The restaurateurs
  • The professionals
  • And the small business owners who serve Rusk with heart
This organization was created to make sure local businesses have a voice, a platform, and a future right here in Rusk.

WHY IT MATTERS

Why Supporting Local Matters

Every dollar spent locally:
  • Helps keep Rusk jobs in Rusk
  • Supports local families
  • Keeps downtown alive
  • And strengthens our tax base without raising rates
When we buy local, we don’t just make a purchase — we make an investment in our community.

WHAT WE DO

What Rusk Area Merchants Does

We work to strengthen Rusk through:
✔ Promotion of Local Businesses
Highlighting and marketing Rusk merchants so residents know where to shop first.
✔ Community Building
Creating opportunities for collaboration, events, and partnerships among local businesses.
✔ Advocacy for Small Business
Giving local business owners a collective voice on issues that affect commerce and development in Rusk.
✔ Economic Pride
Encouraging residents to take pride in supporting their neighbors and hometown businesses.