I can get all my products and materials locally. I choose to support my local businesses because they are my neighbors plain and simple. I never order my products outside of my own state. But, this is Seattle and we may have more available to us that places farther inland.
I by everthing local...from saw blades to safety equipment to first aid kits. I invest in my community that way. I even by my tires locally. I go to my local corner hardware store too. May pay a little more, but again, I'm investing in my community when I purchase locally.