In 2020, tens of thousands of Canadians rallied around locally owned small businesses and generated:
$20 million in local spending
$100 million in economic impact
On a single day!
While the initial pain of COVID is hopefully behind us, the economic challenges it left behind are real! So we’re bringing The Big Spend back in 2023 with a plan for an even bigger impact.
Here are a few suggestions to help you find and support a local small business in your area.
Local restaurants
Hardware & Paint Stores
Bakeries & Butcher Shops
Local farms (produce, baked goods, honey & syrup, tours, etc.)
Wineries
Local automotive garages
Coffee shops
Interior Décor
Pet Care & Animal Grooming
Want more suggestions? Visit the ShopSmallBiz.ca website from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business to find local shopping ideas in your area.