#SupportFredLocal Encourages Residents To Shop At Fredericton Businesses
FREDERICTON — Some business groups in New Brunswick’s capital have teamed up on a new initiative in hopes of getting more residents to buy local.
The City of Fredericton tourism department, Fredericton Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Fredericton Inc., Business Fredericton North, and Ignite Fredericton have launched a #SupportFredLocal partnership to encourage residents to buy from local businesses.
“In an effort to help the hospitality sector, Fredericton Tourism created the #SupportFredLocal initiative which has quickly grown to a listing of more than 200 local businesses that are open and finding alternative ways to conduct business,” said Stacey Russell, manager of Fredericton Tourism, in a news release.
“We are very pleased to partner with the agencies to bolster this effort, and give Frederictonians a centralized point where they can access information and #SupportFredLocal businesses!”
The #SupportFredLocal partnership features a dedicated City webpage, which directs residents to businesses that are open or offering alternative forms of purchase like online shopping, take-out, and delivery during COVID-19.
The partnership aims to bolster the work of the agencies in serving their members and creating ‘open-for-business’ lists. During the coming weeks, residents will see and hear various messaging designed to point residents to the #SupportFredLocal webpage.
“The heart of our community is often the strength that helps us meet challenges. The COVID 19 pandemic has challenged every aspect of our lives, we may not see the end as of yet but our response was predictable,” said Larry Shaw, CEO of Ignite Fredericton.
“Fredericton joined forces, engaged its citizens, businesses, stakeholders, and partners to find creative ways to keep moving forward. Supporting local entrepreneurs will strengthen our recovery and will make us stronger.”