Chamber will pay shipping costs for your customers

Supporting your neighbours starts with thinking locally.

“In an effort to help people choose to shop at Greater Victoria retailers this holiday season, The Chamber is putting our money where our mouth is and paying the cost of shipping,” Chamber CEO Bruce Williams says. “We all benefit from a strong regional economy and it’s up to each of us to do our part to help with the ongoing recovery.”

Effective immediately, the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is encouraging holiday shoppers to choose local. The Chamber will cover the cost of shipping for items purchased from Chamber businesses and delivered by proud Chamber Courier partners.

The last two years have been challenging for retailers, but the forecast is for Canadians to spend more this holiday season. The Retail Council of Canada recently released a survey that shows people are feeling more confident with their finances this year.

Buying online from local retailers is also a good way to support our economic recovery and conserve a little gas by letting someone else do the delivery.

For more information on The Chamber’s Shop #ChamberLocalVicBC campaign, visit our website at victoriachamber.ca and make sure to follow us on social media.

If your business is interested in taking part in this initiative, please email members@victoriachamber.ca right away.

Media Coverage: Shop #ChamberLocalVicBC

• CHEK: Retailer offers tips to make sure your holiday gifts aren’t affected by supply chain disruptions
• Times Colonist: Greater Victoria chamber is paying for free local delivery for purchases from its members
• Island Social Trends: Victoria Chamber paying courier fees to support local retailers
• Business Examiner: V