The City of Early saw a significant jump in sales tax revenue this month, and they credit the small businesses in town.
According to Early City Manager Ken Thomas, sales tax is up nearly 15 percent this month from last month. He says that's a $10,000 increase to $76,000.
The mom and pop businesses and continuous new construction help make up over a million dollars in revenue for the city every year.
Sales tax revenue has been down over the last five months, and there was a 2 percent drop in September compared to September of last year.
According to Early City Manager Ken Thomas, sales tax is up nearly 15 percent this month from last month. He says that's a $10,000 increase to $76,000.
The mom and pop businesses and continuous new construction help make up over a million dollars in revenue for the city every year.
Sales tax revenue has been down over the last five months, and there was a 2 percent drop in September compared to September of last year.
