LOCO

LOCO https://linktr.ee/LOCObc

LOCO BC is a non-profit organization building stronger communities with applied research of the policies and practices of a fair and just economy, contributing to a world where resilient communities are based on shared economic prosperity. We produce research that demonstrates the beneficial practices and impacts of independent businesses, engage businesses to measure, further and promote their im

pacts, and educate consumers and purchasers to influence them to buy local products and services whenever possible. We also research the challenges faced by independent businesses, advocate for reducing these barriers, and work to build bridges between businesses and policymakers.

Small business owners: imagine getting the help you need, when you need it! LOCO BC & launched the Business Clinic to ...
05/15/2026

Small business owners: imagine getting the help you need, when you need it! LOCO BC & launched the Business Clinic to provide FREE access to trusted advisors who can help you navigate some of your biggest challenges, without the search or the fees:

✔️ Leasing & commercial space
✔️ Permits, licenses & change of use
✔️ Architecture support for commercial permits
✔️ Legal guidance

Meet some of the experts on our roster (LinkedIn links on our website):
🔹 David Duprey — Leasing
🔹 Mike Wiebe — Permitting
🔹 Bill Uhrich — Architecture
🔹 Travis Cramb — Legal

Whether you’re opening a new location, expanding, or tackling red tape, the Business Clinic can help. Book now online or in person: locobc.ca/businessclinic (link in bio)

04/23/2026

When you buy local products from local businesses, it creates a big economic impact.

It also reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 66%!

Buy local this Earth Day 🌎 and every day ✨

Find all our research at locobc.com

Does your small business need advice on challenging issues? The Business Clinic from LOCO + Small Business Vancouver ca...
04/07/2026

Does your small business need advice on challenging issues? The Business Clinic from LOCO + Small Business Vancouver can help.

The Business Clinic connects Vancouver small businesses to experienced local experts. It's an easy and affordable way for local businesses to get professional advice for everyday business problems, before and after you’ve opened your doors.

The Business Clinic provides:
* An affordable alternative to costly consultant fees (pro bono or $50/session)
* Timely professional advice without a long search/vetting process
* A quick diagnosis to understand the problem

We've built a roster of experts to provide affordable, timely advice on issues that commonly challenge small businesses including: 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹, 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 + 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀.

Visit tinyurl.com/thebusinessclinic to book. Link in bio.

Does your small business need advice on challenging issues? LOCO BC & Small Business Vancouver are collaborating on The ...
04/07/2026

Does your small business need advice on challenging issues?

LOCO BC & Small Business Vancouver are collaborating on The Business Clinic.

It connects Vancouver small businesses to experienced local experts who can help. It's an easy and affordable way for local businesses to get professional advice for everyday business problems, before and after you’ve opened your doors.

The Business Clinic provides:
* An affordable alternative to costly consultant fees (pro bono or $50/session)
* A quick diagnosis to understand the problem
* Timely professional advice without a long, arduous search/vetting process

We've built a roster of experts to provide affordable, timely advice on issues that commonly challenge small businesses including: Legal, Permitting and licensing, Architecture support for commercial renovations, & Commercial leases.

Visit tinyurl.com/thebusinessclinic to book.

02/05/2026

❤️ Amplify Your Love This Valentine’s Day ❤️
Turn your love into community impact by choosing local this Valentine’s Day! 💐🇨🇦

Did you know…
📊 More than half of Canadians plan to spend over $50 on Valentine’s gifts, dining, and experiences — and many prefer shopping in-store and supporting local shops for those meaningful moments. 
📈 Almost 8 in 10 Canadians say supporting local businesses is more important now than last year, and nearly 7 in 10 believe their spending choices directly affect their community. 
💡 When you spend at a local business, it benefits the local economy 6-8 TIMES more than multinationals and online giants — helping support jobs, services, and neighbourhood vibrancy. 

This Valentine’s Day, let your love lift up the people who make your community special. ❤️✨

02/05/2026

❤️ Amplify Your Love This Valentine’s Day ❤️
Turn your love into community impact by choosing local this Valentine’s Day! 💐🇨🇦

Did you know…
📊 More than half of Canadians plan to spend over $50 on Valentine’s gifts, dining, and experiences — and many prefer shopping in-store and supporting local shops for those meaningful moments. 
📈 Almost 8 in 10 Canadians say supporting local businesses is more important now than last year, and nearly 7 in 10 believe their spending choices directly affect their community. 
💡 When you spend at a local business, it benefits the local economy 6-8 TIMES more than multinationals and online giants — helping support jobs, services, and neighbourhood vibrancy. 

This Valentine’s Day, let your love lift up the people who make your community special. ❤️✨

2025 Highlights 🌟If this year taught us anything, it was a big reminder of why local matters. It's about people, our com...
12/31/2025

2025 Highlights 🌟

If this year taught us anything, it was a big reminder of why local matters. It's about people, our communities, our country and our sovereignty. 🇨🇦

From all the buy local media, connecting local businesses, working with our partners, and doing research on the important issues that help small and local businesses thrive, we're grateful for all the ups and downs of 2025 and to our community that continues to show up for us and all the locals 💛.

Most of all, to the local businesses out there that are the reason we do what we do, sending so much love to you all for the year behind and the one ahead ❤️.

Here’s to more local love and connection in 2026 🙌

👉 Swipe to see some of our favourite moments
📍 Check linktree in bio for links to each highlight

So many reasons to buy local this holiday season! What's your "Because"?
12/12/2025

So many reasons to buy local this holiday season! What's your "Because"?

12/08/2025

That’s a wrap on BC Buy Local Week!

We hope this week has inspired you to support local businesses this holiday season and throughout the entire year. We’re incredibly grateful to our many partners who make this campaign possible. We couldn’t do it without you!





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12/06/2025

Support Your Community: Buy Local

Local businesses are vital to the fabric of our communities. They create vibrant commercial districts and provide jobs for your friends and neighbours. When a town loses its local businesses, it loses its heart ❤️ This BC Buy Local Week, and throughout the year, make a difference by supporting and advocating for your community—choose to buy local.

*This reel featured many of our partners who supported our campaign this year. Thank you to all of them!

Eat local this holiday season! 🍽️ We are fortunate to have incredible food grown right here in British Columbia, and the...
12/05/2025

Eat local this holiday season! 🍽️

We are fortunate to have incredible food grown right here in British Columbia, and the holidays are a perfect time to support the amazing farmers and producers who work hard to put food on our tables. Here are a few ways you can support local initiatives this season:

🛒 Browse for local products at your favourite BC retailer.
🎁 Give a friend a gift card to their favourite local restaurant.
🍷 Bring a bottle of BC wine to the party as a thoughtful host gift.
👩‍🍳 Feature local ingredients on your holiday table by planning recipes around what’s available locally.

Tag your favourite local restaurant, grocery store, or farmer in the comments and let’s spread the love like butter on artisanal sourdough toast!

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Vancouver, BC

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+16043511664

Website

https://linktr.ee/locobc, http://bcbuylocal.com/

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