Small and medium businesses create nine out of ten Canadian jobs.
– Statistics Canada –
Canadian businesses have taken on tens of billions of dollars in debt, and many are struggling to repay.
– Statistics Canada –
At least half of every dollar spent at local businesses stays local.
– multiple North American studies –
Kingston was one of the Canadian economies most impacted by COVID-19.
– Conference Board of Canada –
Small businesses need our help.
They’ve served you coffee or changed your tires.
They might just live in your neighbourhood.
But do you know our small business owners?
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So, lately we've been seeing a few ads telling people to visit...some other city. Rhymes with...Boronto. We thought we'd come out with a few of our own. #NeverHaveIEver #lovekingston #shoplocal #staycation #limestonecity #ygk https://t.co/jBnZV4ID0l
Read MoreLooking to pick up the #LocalLager downtown? You've got a few options...@PanChancho, Black Dog Tavern, Union Market, and @TheGroceryYGK have some on ice waiting for you! #ygk #beer #kingstonontario #shoplocal #lovekingston https://t.co/aaASyZxyOH
Read MoreRT @SpearheadBeer: All colours of Local Lager are available at Pan Chancho Bakery & Café! Show some love for our great city while giving ba…
Read MoreRT @SherlockEscapes: $0.25 from the sale of every @SpearheadBeer @LoveKingstonYGK Local Lager can is donated to support a fund for #ygk bus…
Read MoreRT @VisitKingstonCA: Show some ❤️ for our city and give back to the small businesses that make it so great. $0.25 from the sale of every @…
Read MoreRT @VisitKingstonCA: Show some ❤️ for our city and give back to the small businesses that make it so great. $0.25 from the sale of every @…
Read MoreThe @chamberygk board got a taste of local yesterday at their annual Board Social. Rave reviews all around for @SpearheadBeer's Love Kingston Local Lager! Still time to pick yours up: https://t.co/pu3SZrjJQN
Read MoreRT @VisitKingstonCA: Show some ❤️ for our city and give back to the small businesses that make it so great. $0.25 from the sale of every @…
Read MoreRT @VisitKingstonCA: Show some ❤️ for our city and give back to the small businesses that make it so great. $0.25 from the sale of every @…
Read MoreRT @gvollebregt: I see many ways people can show #ygk love – from hearts to shirts and more – happy to raise a glass considering the sale o…
Read MoreTell us about the small business where you took your first date, where you had your first job, or where they treated you right.