Who are Local Shoppers:
The Local Shoppers are individuals that reside within the Community/Region resulting from the establishment of the Business Registry. In addition, they are the target group for “Search & Go Shop Local Businesses” initiative. The collective actions of the local shoppers would to a large extend determine whether these local small business end up as a footnotes on a dusty history of the community.
How to Participate as Local Shoppers:
To participate, using your internet browser goto www.ibstrong.org/search####. Search for intended products/services.
Also, Local Shoppers are in a unique position to propagate the “Search & Go Shop Local Businesses” initiative. It is important to understand what the initiative means:
1) Search: The local small businesses are registered on the community/regional registry listing their offerings. This provides the community one spot to search for businesses in their community and to look-up all the offerings in the community with one spot.
2) Go Shop Local Businesses: The search only look at the local businesses within the community. The search results would simplify the process of knowing products/services within the community. Then, go shop THEM!
3) Be a champion for Local Businesses: Please share the information with friends and others on social media. Promote your local businesses when ever you can. Your local small businesses appreciate your support and their lives depend on our collective actions.