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Chamber News The South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce Supports Local Businesses with the “Shop the South Shu” Passport Campaign
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In support of “Small Business Week,” and how (according to BCBuyLocal,) $63 the South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce of every $100 spent recirculates back into is preparing to launch a shopping program our community,” said Karen Brown, Execaimed at supporting local businesses. The utive Director. “COVID 19 has had a sig“Shop the South Shu” campaign was de- nificant impact on small businesses. We signed to circulate residents through par- are hopeful that residents will do their part ticipating retailers between November 1, so that our small businesses continue to 2020 and January 31, 2021. thrive and serve us beyond the pandemic.”
“On the heels of a busy tourism season, Residents and visitors can pick up we wanted to keep the momentum going “Shop the South Shu” passports at particifor our local businesses to get them pating retailers after November 1st. When through the winter months,” said Lynn Ewart, President of the South Shuswap Chamber. “With the US borders remaining closed and restricted travel due to the pandemic, there is good indication that most snowbirds will be staying home this year and we thought this would be a great way to get the community involved in supporting one another.
“We have been educating our residents through social me-
they make a purchase, their passport gets stamped, and for every stamp they receive during the campaign time, they will be entered into a large prize draw. Participating retailers have been very generous in donating large prizes for the draw which demonstrates their ongoing, selfless commitment to our community.
A 10% shift in shopping from chains towards local businesses creates 14,150 jobs and $4.3 billion for BC’s economy, according to LOCO BC. With over 125 Chamber members in the
South Shuswap, the Chamber is looking forward to a robust campaign.
“I challenge the residents of South
Shuswap to do ALL their shopping locally, including holiday gift buying this year,” said Lynn Ewart. “It’s a win-win for everyone!” For more information, please visit the South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce website at http:// www.southshuswapchamber.com/
