Even a little
means a LOT!
Even a little
means a LOT!
SUPPORTING LOCAL IS
EASIER THAN YOU THINK!
Supporting other local businesses in your day-to-day operations may seem like a lofty goal, but it’s easier than you think. In fact, you might be doing it already and not even realize it! Who supplies your office coffee, what printer you use for your business cards, even the items you choose to put into custom gift baskets for clients and employees can all be found in New Brunswick.
And you don’t have to change everything on day one – start small to make it part of your routine, and then build from there until it becomes part of your long-term operational planning.
Here’s some inspiration to get you started!
| Purchase your office coffee from a local roaster. |
| Choose locally-made wine, candles, pottery, honey, jewelry, beauty products for employee and customer gifts. |
| Give handmade greeting cards to staff and customers. |
| Have a local restaurant cater a special staff lunch, your next big meeting or your annual corporate event. |
| Use pieces by local artists, woodworkers or sculptors to decorate your office space. |
| Look for a local insurance provider for your business insurance needs. |
| Look at a local credit union or cooperative for your business banking needs. They are local too and contribute substantially to your community because of your support of them. |
| Source more of the food and drinks your serve from NB producers at your local restaurant. |
| Hire a local contractor to renovate or build your office space. |
Make it a business priority to shift 5% of your professional procurement annually to local NB suppliers.
Even a little means a lot!
Have any ideas for ways businesses can support each other or how we can help? Share them with us and help inspire others to join the movement.
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