workinonit
Elite Member
Besides that, if the argument is keeping money "local" to pay local wages, my JD dealer employs a dozen individuals that live within 5 minutes of my house. Not to mention the fact that they support local charities and money raising events in the community. I play golf with several of their employees and they assist our small, almost broke golf course with aquisition of used golf course equipment and they also support our fund raising efforts. You can't get much more "local" than that.
John Deere is much more active in our community than the local banks and credit unions. Heck, my wife is a VP with a local hometown bank. They do participate in community efforts but nothing compared to JD.
John Deere is much more active in our community than the local banks and credit unions. Heck, my wife is a VP with a local hometown bank. They do participate in community efforts but nothing compared to JD.