Shop locally this holiday season

As the holiday season approaches, York Region's vibrant community of over 57,000 businesses is gearing up for a festive and bustling time.

Did you know businesses with 20 employees or less account for approximately 90% of all businesses in York Region? This holiday season, we encourage you to support these local businesses and help keep our community thriving.

Why shop local?

• Boosts the local economy: When you spend money at local businesses, it stays within the community, helping to create jobs and support local services
• Unique products: Local vendors often have items you won’t find anywhere else; this could include finding the perfect gift for your friends and loved ones
• Personalized service: Small business owners take great pride in their unique products and often take extra time to share their passions with customers 

There’s no better time or reason to support the businesses that are the fabric of our communities and the cornerstone of our local economies.

Check out york.ca/ShopLocal for more details on how you can support York Region businesses this holiday season.