Chamber to administer shop local campaign

The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce is set to launch a shop-local campaign in central Alberta.

The effort is thanks to a federal shop local funding initiative created through a partnership between the Alberta Chambers of Commerce and the Federal Ministry of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade.

Officials say the funding will allow the Chamber to massively expand its efforts to encourage patronage of community businesses as in support of the economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It is important that we engage in activities that continue to promote consumer confidence and spending in the central Alberta region. This funding will allow us to highlight, bolster and raise awareness of the innumerable local businesses. We are incredibly excited to help tell the story and raise the profile of our local businesses to ensure they receive the recognition and support they deserve,” noted Rick More, CEO, in a press release.