Each and every one of us plays a role in the survival of small businesses, and each and every small business plays a role in our society and economy.
To all of our fellow Calgarians, here are 5 reasons to visit your local stores before large malls or online retailers.
When you shop at local retailers, your dollars help local business owners who pay property taxes in the community. Dollars that stay in the local economy can be used to fund local initiatives that you can enjoy!
Think about who supports and sponsors local events. Companies who fill goody bags, silent auction tables, and donate freebies for local sports teams, schools, charitys, or community events. Think about the logos hanging on banners, jerseys, and beyond. Small businesses part of the fabric of our lives, and are typically the biggest supporters of local sports and events. It’s our turn to show love and say thanks.
When you shop at local retailers, your dollars help local business owners who pay property taxes in the community. Dollars that stay in the local economy can be used to fund local initiatives that you can enjoy!
“80% of Albertan small businesses have gone above and beyond the COVID provincial guidelines for their industries”
– www.belocal.org
Do large corporations have at much at stake?
Are they going above and beyond?
Successful local businesses show us what’s possible and inspire us to follow our dreams! Local businesses typically hire locally, providing opportunities to local people to gain work experience and learn business skills, which can help empower the next generation of entrepreneurs and business owners!
TELL US YOURS!
• Pets
Brushy Ridge Dog Resort (daycare and overnight stay for dogs)
Dream Dog Boutique (dog and cat food, treats, toys, and more)
• Food & Drink
Carlie’s Cupcakes (ever-changing custom cupcake flavours made from scratch)
Crunchy House (your ultimate local fail-proof Korean chicken and bi bim bob)
Native Tongue’s (authentic Mexican cuisine)
Saveg Cafe (vegan cafe featuring smoothies, wraps, burgers, and more)
Velvet Cafe (healthy, quality ingredients in every meal option and artisan coffee to die for)
Luke’s Drug Mart (local pharamacy on one side, delicious soft serve ice cream and and coffee on the other!)
Friends (cappuccino bar and bake shop)
Lina’s Italian Market (charcuterie boxes available, grocery delivery,
• Fashion & Beauty
Peacock Boutique (consignment store that purchases gently used clothings, shoes, bags, and accessories and resells them)
Cinnamon Girl Clinic (one-stop shop for aesthetics, and cosmetic and paramedical tattoos, including lash extensions, lip blush tattoos, microbladed brows, stretchmark camouflage, and more!)
Distilled (beauty, hair, and medical aesthetics with a food and beverage menu)
Purr Clothing (trendy clothing and accessories featuring local Canadian brands)
• Home Improvement & Decor
Plant (a local favourite shop selling all things plants, terrariums, and accessories)
Canadian Mattress Wholesalers (mattresses, pillows, bed frames, adjustable bases, and more)
Mountain View Building Materials (building materials, tools, and accessories for decks, fences, walls, floors, and more!)
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