Support Locals - Shop Local

When the Circuit Breaker PHO restrictions went into place last month, the Economic Development team wanted to help out local businesses. Within a matter of days, we turned around a social media campaign to draw attention to local businesses, who needed support. The concept was simple — give the businesses something that draws attention and is easy to execute. As residents were advised to stay local, we partnered with Destination Campbell River to secure some amazing staycation prizes, and created a contest that offers customers the chance to win prizes if they post pictures of their local purchases online — with the hashtag #naturallycampbellriver — to draw attention to local businesses.

We decided that stickers were the quickest way to spread the word. Businesses could put them on packages or receipts, or people could wear them on their shirts as badges of pride.

Having a seven-year-old, I know that kids love their stickers … but who knew that adults love them just as much? The joy that I saw on the faces of business owners every time I dropped off more stickers was inspiring. It’s great to see people connecting over a simple sticker on a cup of coffee or a takeout container, especially during the pandemic.

Close to 80 retailers and service providers are currently participating in the campaign. We’ve given them a total of 25,000 locally-printed stickers to hand out to customers. Here is a list that’s current as of today — but that may change by tomorrow, as there are still two weeks left in the campaign and plenty of time for others to join in on the fun!

  • Stonehouse Teas

  • Fin Crust Pizza

  • The Coconut Shop

  • Like A Voss Social Media

  • Beach Fire Brewing

  • Gathering Place Trading Company

  • Healthyway Natural Foods

  • Hack's Skate Hut & Sporting Goods

  • Dockside Fish and Chips

  • Classy Katz Consignment

  • Big Rock Garage Restaurant and Lounge

  • H2iK Technology Solutions

  • Good Fast Food

  • Wasabiya Japanese Sushi Cafe

  • Merle Norman Cosmetics & Day Spa (Something More Aesthetics)

  • Merlinus Software Solutions

  • The Shufu Store

  • Anytime Fitness Campbell River

  • Campbell River Whale Watching and Adventure Tours

  • MYSTIC EARTH CREATIONS

  • Sports Experts

  • Nadbrad Designs

  • Panos' Greek Goodies

  • Avenue for the Home

  • Discovery Marine Safaris LTD.

  • Tilly’s Galley Ltd

  • BILL HOWICH CHRYSLER / RV & MARINE

  • FREE COAST COMPANY

  • Museum Shop

  • Crabby Bob’s Seafood

  • Storey Creek Golf Club

  • Mussels and More Pottery

  • Island Joy Rides

  • Sunny Day Cafe

  • Chuck and Charlies

  • Mercedes Lane Too

  • The Crooked Spoon

  • Ankor Spa

  • French Creek Collective

  • La Tee Da

  • Quest Shoes

  • Gourmet essentials

  • Music Plant

  • IZCO Tech Solutions

  • Secrets of Asia Imports

  • West Coast Tees

  • Flowlife Designs

  • Island Sewing

  • Tideline Computers

  • Bikesmith Motorcycles

  • Impressions Art Gallery

  • Honey Lemon Grill

  • Bann Thai

  • Beehive Cafe

  • Quay West Grill

  • Sessions

  • Smith and Lee Butchers

  • Thongs Jewlers

  • Raspberry Rascals Childerens Boutique

  • Wise and Wonderful Toys

  • Signature Oils

  • Java Shack

  • Anchor Inn Gift Shop

  • Ragdolz

  • Wildflower and Co

  • Willows Market

  • Sage Spa

  • Wet Store

  • Mattone Italian Resturaunt

  • Mattone Italian Market

  • Dave's Bakery

  • Terratech Energy

  • River Ink

  • Quality Signs

  • Petals Flower Shop

  • Photo Tech fotosource

  • Cornocopia

  • Ocean Mountain Yoga

  • Beachfire

  • The UPS Store

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