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SUMMARY:What It Really Means to Buy Canadian: A Consumer & Retailer Conversation
DESCRIPTION:You Care About Shopping Local. Let’s Talk About What It Really Means to Buy Canadian. \nJoin us for a live panel discussion with local business owners\, industry advocates\, and economic experts. \nWe’ll discuss:\n– How small businesses source products & why “Made in Canada” isn’t always an option\n– Why big-box stores and online giants make local competition difficult\n– The long-term impact of consumer shopping choices on small businesses\n– Practical ways to support independent retailers during this challenging time \nFeaturing:\nClaire Breeze\, Owner\, Kitchen Boutique\nTim Lomenda\, Owner\, Big Hill Cycle\nBradlee Whidden\, Senior Policy Analyst\, Western Canada\, Canadian Federation of Independent Business\nOthers to be announced
URL:https://urbancasual.ca/cochrane-event/what-it-really-means-to-buy-canadian-a-consumer-retailer-conversation/
LOCATION:Found Book Shop\, 206 1st Street W\, Cochrane\, AB
CATEGORIES:advocacy,Business,Community,Free,Learning
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