How to Support Local When You Can’t be Local
As our community responds with precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many local businesses are facing negative economic impact that comes with social distancing. So how can you help support local without being local? Here are easy and creative ways to help your neighborhood businesses stay afloat during this unprecedented and uncertain time. We are in this together.
BUY A GIFT CARD
Purchase a gift card or certificate now and cash in on it later! This helps small businesses keep money flowing and you’ll have a great reason to be local when it’s finally time to gather collectively again.
SHOP ONLINE
Many local businesses have e-commerce via websites that you can access at any time of the day. Order from your favorite restaurants and retailers online – have food delivered to your office or items shipped to your home. For a list of businesses in Playhouse Village, visit our directory.
LEAVE A REVIEW
Can’t drop the cash now but still want to make sure your favorite local businesses are feeling the love? Leave a review online and make sure others know just how much our small businesses mean to our community.
PROMOTE SOCIAL MEDIA
Like, comment, and share posts from local small businesses. Help them increase their social media engagement so the next time they promote an event or new menu item or special sale, more folks can see it!
SUBSCRIBE
Stay updated on new experiences or products your favorite local business will offer when conditions improve by subscribing to their e-newsletter. Help them grow their following by sharing it with your friends and colleagues.
Adapted from Marietta Main Street