03/23/2026
As our Local Season campaign comes to a close, we want to say one thing: thank you. You showed up in a big way, and every local purchase, meal, and visit helped carry our neighbors through the toughest months of the year.
While the campaign is ending, supporting local businesses doesn’t stop here. Winter is the most challenging time of year for small businesses. But even when the tourists return, locals are still the lifeline that keeps our businesses going year round.
Choosing a locally owned business strengthens the entire local economy. Research shows that independent retailers return about 53% of their revenue back into the local economy, more than three times the 14% returned by national chains.
With Local Season wrapping up, we invite everyone to make a simple commitment: choose local first, all year long. Let’s finish Local Season the same way we started it: together.
