Shop locally this holiday season

The holidays are a time for family, friends, gratitude, sharing and of course gifting! This year, residents can support more than 50,000 businesses by choosing to #ShopLocalYR.

Did you know small businesses account for over 80% of all businesses in York Region? And money spent locally is an investment back into the community?

Here are a few reasons to add a little local shopping over the holidays:

• Make it personal: Get personalized service with small businesses owners going the extra mile to enhance your customer experience.
• Unique products and services: Local vendors often have items you won’t find anywhere else; this could include finding the perfect gift for your friends and loved ones.
• Accept the #ShopLocalYR challenge: By tagging your favourite local vendor with #ShopLocalYR you have a chance to win one of five $100 gift cards. See york.ca/shoplocal for details.

There’s no better time or reason to support the businesses that are the fabric of our communities and the cornerstone of our local economies.

Check out york.ca/shoplocal for more details on how you can support York Region businesses this holiday season.