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SUMMARY:Local Impact in the Time of Buy Canada 
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DESCRIPTION: Support Local. Strengthen Your Community (and Canada 🍁). In
  the face of global economic uncertainty and the U.S. trade war\, Canadian
  consumers and businesses are rethinking how&mdash\;and where&mdash\;they 
 spend. LOCO BC&rsquo\;s research shows that buying local products from 
 local businesses keeps up to 92&cent\; of every dollar circulating in the 
 local economy and can cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 66%. It's an 
 important time to localize your spending and to market your business's 
 local impact. This online workshop discusses the rewards\, challenges\, 
 and how-to of localizing business purchasing and buy local marketing. Join
  us to learn: The economic\, social and environmental impacts of 
 supporting local businesses&mdash\;including retailers\, restaurants\, and
  B2B suppliers Advice on defining local and using practical tools to 
 measure\, promote\, and enhance your local impact How to integrate your 
 local impact into your marketing efforts Strategies boost your digital 
 presence with easy tips and templates Thanks to the City of New 
 Westminster\, this event is free for businesses. Thanks to our New West 
 business group partners for spreading the word about this event! 
LOCATION:Online
PRIORITY:5
URL:https://www.locobc.ca:443/events/local-impact-in-the-time-of-buy-canada
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