The City of Calgary’s new #buylocalyyc campaign meets mixed reviews
The City of Calgary has launched a new program to help smaller businesses, but it looks like their efforts may just be rubbing salt in the wounds of local owners. #BuylocalYYC is a movement created to help Calgarians identify and source local businesses by offering small companies marketing tools and “come in, were local” signage. Sounds, like a nice plan, right? Well, not everyone thinks so.
So far, people have been pretty quick to point out that owners may have an issue putting a banner in a window of a space that they can’t even afford.
There is nothing that says “supporting local businesses” like raising property taxes by 50% or more…
— Juergen Amft (@jamft) November 5, 2019
“The best way to help Calgary’s economy is by supporting local businesses…” Also, not taxing them out of existence would help. — Mark O’Henly – Oil Baron (@SeeClickFlash) November 5, 2019
No business can survive 200% tax hike/year.
I have a small rental property, the property tax from $79/month (2017) to $230/month (2019).
— Kayila Pelosi (@kai_kang2) November 5, 2019
How about #yyccc quit taxing the hell out of them? The Mayor and most councillors don’t have a clue. — Dale8yyc (@dale8yyc) November 5, 2019
Yeah, honestly, we’ll level with you. Although the whole “buy local” message is obviously positive, finding positive feedback online was a little bit tough.
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After searching the Twitterverse scroll far and wide, we manage to find a few so we could at the very least, end this article on a happier note:
We’re always proud of the city we’re headquartered in, but even more when they launch amazing initiatives like #BuyLocalYYC to support local businesses. Here are some of our favourite ways to support local: https://t.co/sfcu3qAgq8#yyc #calgary @cityofcalgary @kensingtonYYC pic.twitter.com/N3GaOMINqL
— Four20 (@Four20YYC) November 5, 2019
#BuyLocalYYC it takes passion and courage to start your own business and that’s why our shopkeepers work so hard to support local makers! We need to show small biz that we see them, we’re with them, and we want them to keep going! — Alice (@alamyyc) November 5, 2019
Founded 45 years ago, #yyc has been our home from the start 👙 Support your local business- they are the heart of our city #BuyLocalYYC
— Swimco (@swimco) November 4, 2019
Of course, the movement shouldn’t be lost in the eye of the storm, #buylocalyyc! There’s nothing like a twitter roast to unite a group of people, right? After all, the idea is commendable and signage or not, we always want to plug local businesses. Heck, we are one!
If you work for or own a small business and are interested in learning more about getting involved you can visit the City of Calgary’s website here.
