The Downtown Sudbury Business Improvement Area (BIA) is thrilled to announce the launch of a new local initiative as part of the nationwide movement: Shop Main Street Canada. Support Local. This campaign aims to encourage our community to embrace a local-first mindset and recognize the importance of supporting Main Street businesses that serve as the economic and cultural heartbeat of our town.

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Main Street businesses are the backbone of our community.

Main Street businesses are more than just places to shop—they are the pulse of our community, driving job creation, sustaining entrepreneurs, and fostering economic growth. Every dollar spent at a locally owned business fuels community investment, strengthens local initiatives, and ensures that unique small businesses continue to thrive despite economic challenges.

 

Supporting local businesses is an investment in our community.

"This campaign is about more than just shopping locally; it’s about investing in the future of our community," said Kendra MacIsaac, Co-Chair of Downtown Sudbury BIA. "By choosing to shop, dine, and explore businesses on Main Streets, we are directly contributing to economic growth, job creation, and the preservation of the unique character of our neighbourhoods."

 

How to participate:

To support this initiative, Downtown Sudbury BIA is providing a comprehensive toolkit to local businesses and stakeholders. This toolkit includes campaign logos, social media assets, marketing materials, and guidelines to help spread the message and engage customers in this movement.

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We encourage residents, visitors, and business owners to take part in the campaign by:

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• Updating your Social Media profiles to include the Shop Main Street Canada, Support Local logo.

• Shopping at local businesses

• Dining at independently owned restaurants and cafés

• Choosing Canadian-made products and services

• Use relevant hashtags such as: 

  • ​#ShopMainStreetCanada

  • #DowntownSudbury

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Join the movement.

Downtown Sudbury BIA remains committed to advocating for the success of Main Street businesses and strengthening our local economy. Together, we can make a lasting impact by supporting the businesses that support us.

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Join the movement. Shop Main Street Canada. Support Local and invest in Canadian businesses.