It's Time To Show Local Some Love
Seven Okanagan chambers of commerce have joined together for an unprecedented business promotion campaign aimed at consumers throughout the valley.
Focused on reinforcing the value of shopping local, the local business associations have partnered with community leaders on a multi-media campaign asking everyone, as we ease into spring and less pandemic restrictions, to Show Local Some Love by exploring and experiencing all that the valley has to offer.
“Every dollar you choose to spend locally is like casting a vote for your community to succeed,” said Dan Proulx, Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce general manager.
“When you shop local, you are making an investment to enhance where you live. Local businesses create employment, add vitality to the community, support our non-profits and sports teams, and provide government with funds for essential infrastructure.”
The campaign acknowledges that consumers can make purchases across borders with a click of a button but that doesn’t help local small businesses which are the backbone of our economy. When you shop local, 60 cents of every dollar you spend, stays and circulates in the local economy compared to just 14 cents when you purchase something online that comes from the other side of the planet. The campaign sends a strong message about the increasingly well-recognized benefits of supporting local businesses while showcasing some of the unique business and services we have in the Okanagan.
“This program is an opportunity for chambers of commerce throughout the Okanagan Valley to show the combined reach we have in encouraging residents to shop local first,” said Patti Noonan, executive director of the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce.
The business associations taking part in the effort include Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber, Greater Vernon Chamber, Kelowna Chamber, Greater Westside Board of Trade, Peachland Chamber, Penticton and Wine Country Chamber and the South Okanagan Chamber. More information is available about chamber membership and initiatives at vernonchamber.ca and aschamber.com
OK We Got This – Show Local Some Love initiative is made possible thanks to the support of the BC Chamber of Commerce and the Government of Canada.
CONTACTS FOR OKANAGAN CHAMBERS COVID RESPONSE COALITION MEMBERS
Greater Vernon Chamber of CommerceDan Proulx, General Manager
manager@vernonchamber.ca
Armstrong & Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce
Patti Noonan, Executive Director
manager@aschamber.com
