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Think about the possibilities if Islanders came together and directed 10% of their annual household spending to locally owned and operated businesses.

Think about the possibilities if Islanders came together and directed

10% of their annual household spending
to locally owned and operated businesses.

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A 10% shift to local would support 460 local jobs.

A 10% shift to local would contribute $16 million in labour income.

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Up to 1,300 self-employed workers jobs on PEI are at-risk from shopping out of province.

Buying local creates nearly 20x the impact on labour income compared to online shopping.

Source: Statistics Canada/Calculations by PEI Department of Finance

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Every $100 spent locally creates $45 in economic value here in PEI.

Source: Statistics Canada/Calculations by PEI

Make the 10% shift to local now!

Ways you can shift 10% of your spending to local:

  • Dine local - with many people now working from home, weekdays are slow. Consider dining out at lunch or through the week.
  • Live local by taking in PEI experiences and staycations.
  • Eat local by buying fresh and seasonal food from farmers, farmers' markets, corner stores, butchers and bakeries.
  • Drink local - PEI offers a great selection of craft beer, wine and spirits.
  • Pamper yourself at one of our fantastic locally owned and operated Island spas.
  • Get active by visiting locally owned and operated gyms and fitness companies.
  • When giving, consider giving to local charitable organizations and not-for-profits that support and give back to our Island communities.
  • When renovating your home, choose locally owned and operated companies and contractors.
  • Purchase your home heating fuel from locally owned and operated companies.
  • When buying fuel, support locally owned and operated gas stations.
  • Fill your prescription at locally owned and operated pharmacies.
  • Buy Made In PEI products from local artisans.
  • Purchase gift cards from locally owned and operated businesses for gifts or to use at a later date.
  • When shopping online, choose the local pick-up option rather than delivery. This small change keeps Islanders employed.
  • Choose Local First rather than choosing to shop off-island.
  • Shop at locally owned and operated retailers first.
  • As business owners, support and buy from other locally owned and operated businesses. 
  • As government agencies and public institutions, consider shifting 10% of procurement to locally owned and operated. 
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Make the 10% Shift today.

I am committed to make the 10% shift to local by consciously dedicating 10% of my consumer spending to locally owned and operated businesses.