New Local First Campaign at a Store Near You You have probably already seen the decals in shop windows proudly pro - claiming the store, products, and services are local and Canadian. The wave of “buy Canadian” that has swept the country in recent weeks has reached Strathroy-Caradoc with the launch of the Local First campaign last month.
The Local First campaign represents a partnership between the Municipality of Strathroy-Cara - doc, the Strathroy Downtown BIA, the Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce, and the Mount Brydges Business Association that champions and supports local businesses in response to re - cent tariff threats from the United States (US). The campaign encourages consumers to shop local first. Shopping at local businesses strength - ens the economy by keeping money in the community, supports neighbourhood services, and creates employment. When local businesses thrive, the community thrives. “In these challenging times, it is important for the community to support local business,” stated Mayor Colin Grantham. “We are asking residents to consider local business first when it comes to purchases.” Consumers and businesses can spread the word by displaying the Local First logo on their so - cial media. Businesses can also help by placing a Local First decal in their store window. The logo will be available through social media templates on the new Local First website at www. localfirstmovement.ca. Decals will be distributed through the partner groups and available at Town Hall. You can also request a decal on the Local First website. The window decal and social media templates are important tools for demonstrating your sup - port of the campaign and to spread the word about the importance of shopping locally. The Local First website also provides resources, information on upcoming events, and available programs and services to help businesses better understand the tariff situation and how to nav - igate it. Visit www.localfirstmovement.ca. Whether you're a local business or a consumer in the Strathroy-Caradoc area, visit www.localfirstmovement.ca to access valuable information, download the campaign’s social
Hometown Strathroy- Caradoc Issue #52 April 2025 Your local community connector The 100% locally owned and produced Hometown Strathroy- Caradoc is published ten times a year with thousands delivered free to area residences, set out at local venues, and posted online at www.villagerpublications.com Publisher & Editor: Barb Botten P.O. Box 134, Lambeth Station Ontario N6P 1P9 Barb@villagerpublications.com 519-282-7262 Content Manager: Lynne WIlliams All articles by Lynne Williams unless noted otherwise Graphic Artist: Jon Botten Advertising: Gloria Rae Gloria@villagerpublications.com 519-495-4564 Debbie Mindorff Debbie@villagerpublications.com 519-870-3203 Copyright @ 2015 Villager Publications. All rights reserved. This magazine or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the Publisher. Information presented has been compiled from sources believed to be accurate at the time of printing however the Publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. We’d love to hear from you. Contact Barb at Barb@villagerpublications.com Parents Jen McKenzie and Ryan Douglas enjoy a spring day at Centennial Park with kids, Kingsley and Xavier.
media templates, share photos online, and submit testimonials for your favourite local businesses. As Aimee Bloemendal, (MBBA) Rep, says: “To - gether, we can build a thriving local economy. When we shop local, we all succeed!” Window de - cals are also available at Bert's Repair Service in Mount Brydges, 22463 Adelaide Road.
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