Do you prefer doing business with small, locally owned companies? "Main Street" or "Mom and Pop" businesses are the foundation for a vital local economy and give a community character. Money spent with our friends and neighbors tends to stay in the community and by working together we can ensure that our economic power resides locally to sustain healthy ecosystems and increased quality of life. More and more Americans are aware of the dangers of becoming dependent on big box corporate chains. Communities are losing social and economic strength, and small businesses are burdened by regulations written by corporate lobbyists.

Now we have a choice. FreeWorldMarket exists to give you a convenient way to shop small businesses online, and keep money in your community with a private barter currency.