No Images? Click here One of the pressing needs in our local community and one of my priorities is to support small business to grow and create jobs. I want to use my position in our community to encourage people to shop local and to facilitate them to do so. I want shopping local to be easy, accessible and attractive and I believe that most people want to shop local, they just need a reminder of what's on offer. Last year I decided to do something about this, launching a Shop Local Campaign and putting together a Community Business Directory that many of you were a part of. I have now put this directory online in time for Christmas to make it easier than ever for people to shop locally this festive season and in the coming year. Go to business.davidspeirs.com.au to check it out and make sure you share it with your local networks! I am also currently distributing a Shop Local This Christmas flyer to approximately 30,000 people across 14,000 households, which I'm hoping will be another timely reminder of the importance of supporting the local businesses in our community. I look forward to continuing to work alongside you to promote your local business. David. |