Support Local

Support Local.
Build Kitchener.

Every purchase helps build local businesses, create local jobs and build a more resilient Kitchener. Choose local whenever you can and be part of the impact.

How you can Support Local Resources for businesses Love Local Shop

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Why Support Local
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How to help
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City actions
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Discover local
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Business resources

What's happening in Kitchener

Explore different events and activities happening right now in Kitchener where you can #SupportLocal. 

King StrEATery

Square Peg

Kitchener Market

Downtown Kitchener
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Kitchener LIVE

Background

At the 2025 State of the City address, the City of Kitchener proudly launched this “Support Local” video featuring Mayor Berry Vrbanovic and members of City Council, along with various Kitchener businesses and community partners. This celebrates the City’s commitment to uplifting local businesses, entrepreneurs, artists, and creators.



 

Contact Us

City of Kitchener
200 King Street West,
Kitchener, Ontario
N2G 4G7
Telephone: 519-741-2345
TTY: 1-866-969-9994
Email: info@kitchener.ca

Land acknowledgement

The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.