Shop Main Street Canada
We are excited to share that the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) has launched a national campaign - Shop Main Street Canada. Support Local. This movement encourages all Canadians to prioritize shopping local and recognize the vital role that Main Street businesses play in our communities.
Shop Local
We believe in the power of supporting local businesses, especially in the face of economic challenges. By choosing to shop local, we strengthen our community, create jobs, and boost our local economy.
Why Support Local?
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Small businesses employ 5.7 million Canadians, nearly half of the private workforce.
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66% of every dollar spent at local businesses stays in the community.
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Small businesses are key in job creation and driving economic resilience.
This campaign is about more than shopping locally - it's about making a choice to strengthen our communities. By supporting Main Street businesses, we help them thrive and keep our local economies vibrant for generations.
OBIAA’s campaign isn’t just about shopping - it’s about investing in the future of our neighbourhoods. We are proud to stand alongside OBIAA and encourage you to get involved by:
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Using OBIAA's Shop Main Street Canada Toolkit to promote this movement.
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Supporting Canadian-made products and local businesses.
We are here to support our community as we follow OBIAA’s lead in encouraging everyone to Shop Local, Support Local.