Northern Development is helping the “shop local” movement gain momentum on the North Coast with the launch of www.LovePrinceRupert.com – a new platform that promotes the region’s independent, locally-owned businesses. The launch of the new site, financially supported by Northern Development, coincided with a marketplace event held on Saturday November 14th.The marketplace event showcased a host of unique Prince Rupert businesses and entrepreneurs who were available to the public to talk about the unique, homegrown stories behind their businesses and the products they sell.
LovePrinceRupert.com is the latest addition to the largest shop local campaign in Canada. The Small Town Love movement is a unique online marketing tool that highlights locally-owned, independent businesses with a goal to encourage more residents and visitors in the region to shop local and support their neighbourhood businesses. With the inclusion of LovePrinceRupert.com, the Small Town Love movement includes 24 communities and more than 1,000 independent businesses across Northern B.C.
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Kicking off the Love Prince Rupert celebrations by cutting the cake. From left to right: Paul Vendittelli (Economic Development Officer, City of Prince Rupert), Jennifer Rice (MLA, North Coast), Lee Brain (Mayor, City of Prince Rupert), Janine North (CEO, Northern Development Initiative Trust).
