Make the commitment to LIVE LOVE LOCAL!
Join the campaign!
While we all are keeping our eyes on updates from Northern Health in regards to travel and safety, it’s never been more important to support our local NWBC communities.
Take on this uniquely northern opportunity by joining the LIVE LOVE LOCAL campaign commitment today!
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WHAT IS THE LIVE LOVE LOCAL NORTHWEST BC CAMPAIGN”?
The LIVE LOVE LOCAL NORTHWEST BC campaign is a regional unifying campaign that encourages supporting and shopping local across seven Northern BC communities on the Highway 16 corridor. Participating communities include Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Smithers, Houston, Burns Lake and Vanderhoof. The ultimate campaign goal is to help our region thrive by showcasing our unique economic diversity through the businesses, entrepreneurs, services and community groups that makes these communities so desirable to work, live and play in. JOIN THE MOVEMENT TO SUPPORT & LIVE LOVE LOCAL ACROSS NORTHWEST BC!
WHEN DOES THE CAMPAIGN LAUNCH AND CLOSE?
The campaign is kicking off January/February, 2022 and will continue on social media and through various engagement opportunities as funding becomes available.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
LIVE LOVE LOCAL NORTHWEST BC is open to all residents, tourists, and local businesses who are passionate about discovering our unique communities and supporting our local economies across Northwest BC.
WHY SHOULD YOU PARTICIPATE?
If we’ve learned anything through the pandemic, it’s that Northern BC has inspiring communities with resilient businesses and service providers. More than ever, a cultural shift is taking place where Northerners are understanding the value and importance to support and shop local across the region and support neighbouring communities, rather than going afar. The LIVE LOVE LOCAL campaign is born from the necessity to highlight, celebrate and unite our diverse communities so we can continue to thrive along the Highway 16 corridor.
WHERE IS THERE MORE INFO AVAILABLE:
livelovelocalnwbc@gmail.com
TAG US:
#livelovelocalNWBC
#livelovelocalNWBCcollective
#48hourslivelovelocal
#supportlocaNWBC
#rethinkshoplocal
Stay tuned for additional social channels to come!
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RESIDENTS & TOURISTS:
We’re kicking off the regional campaign with five simple ways to support and shop local. Get involved today!
As a 1st step, please simply TELL US you support the mission by checking the YES box in the sign-up form on this page!
COMMIT TO KEEP YOUR DOLLARS LOCAL & PROMOTE IT: commit to shopping local in your home community and post a decal from your local chamber office. Everyone who gets involved is eligible to win some great campaign swag! *If you’re not comfortable to visit a Chamber office, make the online commitment and use our LIVELOVELOCAL social media filter for your profile! Check out LiveLoveLocalNWBC.com for details.
COMMIT TO SUPPORT ANOTHER NORTHWEST BC COMMUNITY: travel to another community along Highway 16 to ‘SUPER SUPPORT’ our northern economy for #48hourslivelovelocal. (Please note: British Columbians are currently advised to avoid all travel if not fully vaccinated. Check BC Government websites for the latest Public Health Orders).
COMMIT TO SHOP “LOCAL & REGIONAL” ONLINE: simply shop at local/regional businesses online to support Northwest BC communities and our regional economy. Buying gift cards for a future service or future experience is an easy way to support your communities and LIVE LOVE LOCAL across the region.
COMMIT TO BE A SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER! Leave positive business reviews and use the tag #livelovelocalNWBC to be featured and eligible to WIN prizes and gift cards during our Kickoff Draws (until February 15, 2022). Tag #livelovelocalNWBC for posts while you are in your home community or visiting another community.
COMMIT TO RETHINK WHAT IT MEANS TO SUPPORT LOCAL & BE PART OF THE STORY: Supporting local is a cultural shift and is far more than shopping local. Supporting local is what it takes to make our communities thrive, now and into the future. Tell us your ‘SUPPORT LOCAL’ story or experience. Showcase what you like about your neighbouring community. Tag #livelovelocalNWBC on our social media channels to highlight a business or service and/or email your story to us for a chance to WIN during our Kickoff Draws (until February 15, 2022).
*KICKOFF GIFTS & DRAWS
Save, Shop & drop receipts! Collect local and regional receipts and submit to a participating Chamber office to receive your "LiveLoveLocal" swag or cash gifts during our campaign KICKOFF DRAWS! Submit no later than February 15, 2022. Each receipt will serve as a draw ticket. The more often you purchase goods or services locally, the greater your chance to win swag, additional gift cards and be featured on social media!
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BUSINESS, MEDIA, TOURISM & COMMUNITY PARTNERS:
Participate by proudly displaying the campaign decal, and other campaign marketing materials in your business or organization. Help us spread the word and hand out stickers/decals!
Encourage tourists and residents to keep and submit receipts* when they buy from your business as well as recommend businesses and services in surrounding communities
Get social: reach out to our campaign team! Let us feature your business or unique service on social media!
Support businesses and other services across the region and tell us how you support this region to be featured on our social media!
Donate gift cards or service experiences to the LiveLoveLocalNWBC campaign.
Partner with the campaign on a unique ‘CONTEST’ to give away gift cards and ‘LIVE LOVE LOCAL prizes.
CHAMBER PARTNERS:
Please promote and help engage people in this campaign by communicating the FAQ’S + campaign social channels to your network. Share through:
email blasts
social media and other advertising
Refer and feature businesses and entrepreneurs to our campaign video, social and writing team so we can highlight them
Stock and distribute campaign materials: decals, swag, educational information
Help us connect with campaign influencers from your diverse region
Track participants, campaign scale, campaign highlights and receipts
Identify businesses, entrepreneurs and unique cultural or service groups to be featured
Assist tracking down donations or gift cards to give away through your Chamber office receipt draw give away
Provide real time suggestions for improvements and tweaks on the campaign as we go! Let’s improve, modify, and pivot as needed.
WHERE IS THERE MORE INFO AVAILABLE:
livelovelocalnwbc@gmail.com
TAG US:
#livelovelocalNWBC
#livelovelocalNWBCcollective
#48hourslivelovelocal
#supportlocaNWBC
#rethinkshoplocal
Stay tuned for additional social channels to come!