The Retail Issue – Top Reasons To Shop Locally
For Immediate Release
December 1, 2007
Shopping local is an awareness that needs to be brought forth to the public in an effort to create sustainability within our community. By supporting businesses in Lindsay and the City of Kawartha Lakes, you keep our local economy growing, create employment, and fund important services such as education and health care. The Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce supports shopping locally and here are some reasons why:
Keep Dollars in Our Local Economy: When you shop in your community, you simultaneously create jobs, fund more services through sales tax, invest in neighbourhood improvement and promote community development. The well-being of a community benefits when you shop locally. By supporting local businesses you help build strong neighbourhoods by sustaining communities and contributing to local charities.
Shopping in your community means no need for travel or overnight stays. Everything you need is right here in your own backyard. Supporting our local economy means more jobs and better wages for our community.
We have a variety of unique specialty shops within the parameters of the City of Kawartha Lakes. These businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of our area and by choosing to support local businesses you help maintain our city’s diversity and distinct flavour.
Each community within the City of Kawartha Lakes has something unique to offer. Lindsay has many distinctive shops, offering a variety of services for all. From the many shops throughout our town, to the exceptional downtown, there is something to be experienced by all. Please check out the latest newsletter from the Lindsay BIA for a complete list of events taking place throughout the Christmas season. Bobcaygeon hosts an evening of shopping, carrying on up until Christmas, and Omemee, Woodville, Little Britain, Fenelon Falls, and Kinmount all have something to offer.
Take the time to explore your local area and see what treasures and treats are available. With so many great stores and shops the choices are endless. Let’s encourage local prosperity by keeping our hard earned dollars in our local economy.
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For further information:
Gayle Jones, General Manager
Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce
P: 324-2393
F: 324-2473
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