Summit County Be Local
Did you know over 1/2 of your dollars leave the community when you shop at corporate stores?
Supporting Summit County Local Businesses has a multitude of benefits that extend far beyond mere transactions. By supporting local businesses, you’re investing in the heart of your community. Local shops often offer unique products and personalized services that simply can’t be found elsewhere. Moreover, your patronage directly contributes to the local economy, fostering job creation and sustainable growth. Additionally, buying locally reduces environmental impact by minimizing transportation and packaging. Ultimately, supporting local not only enriches your shopping, dining, etc. experience but also strengthens the social fabric and vitality of our County.
About Us
It is the mission of the Chamber to foster economic vitality and support community wide growth. The key ingredient to the success of this mission is local businesses. Businesses are the lifeblood of a community and perhaps the ultimate public-private partnership. Local businesses provide jobs and sales tax revenue to support important public infrastructure and capital projects, provide support to our local non-profits, schools, and sports teams, as well as create a sense of place that people from all corners of the world want to visit and live. Without the business community and the commerce that they provide, government would not be able to provide public safety, health care, housing services, or protect and maintain our outstanding recreational opportunities and natural resources. Now more than ever, it is important to support these local stores and keep the fabric of our community alive.
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the Chamber to foster economic vitality and support community wide growth. The key ingredient to the success of this mission is local businesses. Businesses are the lifeblood of a community and perhaps the ultimate public-private partnership. Local businesses provide jobs and sales tax revenue to support important public infrastructure and capital projects, provide support to our local non-profits, schools, and sports teams, as well as create a sense of place that people from all corners of the world want to visit and live. Without the business community and the commerce that they provide, government would not be able to provide public safety, health care, housing services, or protect and maintain our outstanding recreational opportunities and natural resources. Now more than ever, it is important to support these local stores and keep the fabric of our community alive.
BACKGROUND
The Summit County Chamber, like most Chambers, has always supported the “Shop Local” campaign that usually occurs around the holidays. Several years ago, the Chamber and SIBA (Summit Independent Business Alliance) merged and became one entity, because the mission of each organization was so similar: support local. But now, we are living in a time when shopping online has become so convenient that it’s just so easy to press “order now” instead of visiting our local shops. It is up to us to make the extra effort to step out and support local businesses. Whether it is a restaurant, a boutique, an activity, or a local brewery, they need our commitment.
In 2022, the Summit Chamber of Commerce stood with our local liquor stores and fought against Proposition 125, allowing grocery stores and convenience stores to sell wine. The proposition passed that November and our liquor stores have been suffering ever since. After a lot of discussion with liquor store owners, it became apparent that the Chamber needed to take action. We realized that “shopping local” needs to happen year-round, not just during the holidays, and that we need to help consumers understand why this is so important. From this, the “Be Local” initiative was created. The “Be Local” campaign is a year round initiative to educate and remind our community how important it is to support our local businesses.
So, what are the advantages of Supporting Local Businesses?
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Your Dollars Go To Supporting Local Businesses in Summit County.
Thank you for your contribution and support of local businesses in Summit County!
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Community Cards
If you are looking to buy a gift for someone and want to support the “Be Local” campaign by keeping the money in the county, consider a Community Gift Card. Perfect for teachers, coaches, birthday gifts, graduation gifts, holiday gifts, and a special way to say “thank you.” These special cards work just like an e-gift card and can be used at any participating merchant in the county.
Donate to
this Campaign
Your Dollars Go To Supporting Local Businesses in Summit County.
Thank you for your contribution and support of local businesses in Summit County!
Buy the Bags
Community Cards
If you are looking to buy a gift for someone and want to support the “Be Local” campaign by keeping the money in the county, consider a Community Gift Card. Perfect for teachers, coaches, birthday gifts, graduation gifts, holiday gifts, and a special way to say “thank you.” These special cards work just like an e-gift card and can be used at any participating merchant in the county.
Campaigns
When Proposition 125 the Wine Sales in Grocery and Convenience Stores Initiative, passed in 2022, local liquor stores were hit the hardest. When you take that extra time to walk into a liquor store and purchase your wine there, you are literally putting your money in the hands of the owner and back into our community. From there, the cycle of money continues in our county and our community thrives.
Independent liquor stores are big supporters of the craft beer industry and local distilleries. Sometimes they are the first and only to carry these specialty products. In addition, big chain stores limit selections, crowding out local producers in favor of national corporate brands.
By choosing to support local businesses, you’re fostering economic growth and creating job opportunities right in your neighborhood. Additionally, shopping local helps to preserve the character and charm of your town or city, ensuring it remains a vibrant and unique destination. Summit County local businesses often offer personalized service and a curated selection of goods that you won’t find anywhere else! Plus, when you shop local, you’re reducing environmental impact by minimizing transportation and packaging waste.
Dining local is not just about enjoying delicious food; it’s about supporting your community in meaningful ways. By choosing to dine at local restaurants, you’re investing in the livelihoods of your neighbors and friends. You’re also helping to preserve the unique flavors and culinary traditions that make your town or city special. Additionally, dining local often means fresher, higher-quality ingredients sourced from nearby farms and producers, resulting in healthier and more sustainable meals.
Playing local is not just about having fun; it’s about fostering a sense of community and connection right where you live. Whether it’s joining a local sports team, attending a neighborhood event, or exploring nearby parks and attractions, playing local allows you to engage with your surroundings in meaningful ways. By participating in local activities, you’re supporting local organizations and businesses, contributing to the vibrancy and vitality of your community. Additionally, playing local often means discovering hidden gems
POUR INTO SUMMIT
When Proposition 125 the Wine Sales in Grocery and Convenience Stores Initiative, passed in 2022, local liquor stores were hit the hardest. When you take that extra time to walk into a liquor store and purchase your wine there, you are literally putting your money in the hands of the owner and back into our community. From there, the cycle of money continues in our county, and our community thrives.
Independent liquor stores are big supporters of the craft beer industry and local distilleries. Sometimes they are the first and only to carry these specialty products. In addition, big chain stores limit selections, crowding out local producers in favor of national corporate brands.
SHOP LOCAL
DINE LOCAL
PLAY LOCAL
POUR INTO SUMMIT
When Proposition 125 the Wine Sales in Grocery and Convenience Stores Initiative, passed in 2022, local liquor stores were hit the hardest. When you take that extra time to walk into a liquor store and purchase your wine there, you are literally putting your money in the hands of the owner and back into our community. From there, the cycle of money continues in our county, and our community thrives.
Independent liquor stores are big supporters of the craft beer industry and local distilleries. Sometimes they are the first and only to carry these specialty products. In addition, big chain stores limit selections, crowding out local producers in favor of national corporate brands.
SHOP LOCAL
By choosing to support local businesses, you’re fostering economic growth and creating job opportunities right in your neighborhood. Additionally, shopping local helps to preserve the character and charm of your town or city, ensuring it remains a vibrant and unique destination.
Summit County local businesses often offer personalized service and a curated selection of goods that you won’t find anywhere else! Plus, when you shop local, you’re reducing environmental impact by minimizing transportation and packaging waste.
DINE LOCAL
Dining local is not just about enjoying delicious food; it’s about supporting your community in meaningful ways. By choosing to dine at local restaurants, you’re investing in the livelihoods of your neighbors and friends.
You’re also helping to preserve the unique flavors and culinary traditions that make your town or city special. Additionally, dining local often means fresher, higher-quality ingredients sourced from nearby farms and producers, resulting in healthier and more sustainable meals.
PLAY LOCAL
Playing local is not just about having fun; it’s about fostering a sense of community and connection right where you live. Whether it’s joining a local sports team, attending a neighborhood event, or exploring nearby parks and attractions, playing local allows you to engage with your surroundings in meaningful ways.
By participating in local activities, you’re supporting local organizations and businesses, contributing to the vibrancy and vitality of your community. Additionally, playing local often means discovering hidden gems and unique experiences that you wouldn’t find elsewhere.
Disclaimer: We all have to go to bigger stores like Walmart and Target for certain items, so keep in mind that they employ locals and they pay local taxes unlike shopping online.
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