Wednesday, April 7, is Great American Buy Local Day, promoted by America’s Chambers of Commerce as a way to support local businesses, the communities they serve and tens of millions of people they employ.
While we have made great strides during this Pandemic and many businesses are opening up, there is still a long way to go, organizers said. The Great American Buy Local campaign encourages everyone to continue to support businesses that might just be opening back up, are expanding services, or trying to prepare for a relaunch.
There are a variety of ways to support local businesses by shopping online, buying gift cards, using services of essential companies, referring a friend or leaving a positive review online. Some other examples of how to support a local business are:
● Buy a vehicle, or get a vehicle serviced or repaired;
● Shop at a locally owned grocery store or market;
● Eat in, or order takeout or delivery from a locally owned restaurant;
● Complete your taxes with a local CPA;
● Plan a vacation with a local travel company;
● Frequent your local bank or credit union;
● Provide a business a great review on Google, Facebook or Yelp;
● Complete interior or exterior home renovations using an area contractor, with locally purchased materials;
● Order products from a locally owned business and have them delivered or do a drive-by pickup.
Suggestions are not limited to businesses that are still open — leaving reviews or referring friends to companies that are temporarily closed is still helping for the future. “By working together, shopping, eating, and spending locally — we all win. Money spent in the community stays here and benefits all of us,” organizers said.
