Why Support Local?
When you choose to shop, dine, or do business locally, you're doing more than making a purchase. You're helping build a stronger, more resilient Kitchener.
Every dollar spent at a local business helps support local jobs, strengthens neighbourhood businesses, and contributes to the vibrancy of our community. Local businesses create places to connect, invest in our neighbourhoods, support local events, and help make Kitchener a great place to live, work and play.
By choosing local whenever possible, you're helping:
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Support local jobs and families
Every purchase helps local businesses grow, retain employees and create new opportunities within our community.
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Strengthen local businesses
From family-owned shops and restaurants to makers, manufacturers and innovators, your support helps local businesses thrive.
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Keep money circulating in our community
Money spent locally is more likely to be reinvested back into the local economy through wages, services, suppliers and community initiatives.
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Invest in Kitchener's future
A strong local economy helps create vibrant neighbourhoods, supports community growth and contributes to a more resilient future for everyone.
Kitchener has always been a community of makers, builders, innovators and entrepreneurs. Every time we choose local, we contribute to the success of the businesses and people who help shape our city.
Support Local. Build Kitchener.
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.