With local businesses still struggling through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Listowel BIA is launching a new campaign to try to support them.
BIA Coordinator Lisa Schaefer says the new Listowel Loves Local campaign is aiming to get the community to take a pledge to support local businesses when possible.
"So the pledge says they'll shop at one or more Listowel or surrounding North Perth businesses. If they're buying something for someone, they'll consider local first and financially if they're not able to support that way, they can support on social media with likes, comments, shares or reviews."
Schaefer says that taking the pledge online via their website DiscoverListowel.com enters participants into a prize draw, and there are physical copies of the pledge that can be obtained from the Listowel BIA, as well. You can also enter by posting reviews or testimonials of businesses or, as Schaefer points out, a simple tag of the BIA on social media.
"Tag us on something that you've bought, showcasing Discover Listowel and the businesses they bought from, or if they've ordered in from one of our local restaurants. So there's three different ways to enter, and every time you're entered you are entered to win 2 different Shop Local Dollars prize packs both valued at $250. So you have one entry for just taking the pledge, then up to two entries for a testimonial, to as many as your heart desires for all your shopping and all of your supporting of our local businesses if you tag us and share that with us. "
The Listowel Loves Local campaign runs until March 10th, and winners for the two Shop Local Dollars prize packs will be drawn on March 15th. Schaefer notes that these local businesses are vital parts of our communities, and are run by people living in our communities who typically give a lot back to make it better. She also points out that another key part of the pledge is to have participants continue to take their personal safety and the safety of those around them seriously when shopping at or engaging with local businesses.
To take the Listowel Loves Local pledge and learn more about the campaign, click here: https://discoverlistowel.com/listowel-loves-local.