The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is celebrating small businesses with their Big Thank You contest.

From now to July 14th, customers are asked to nominate local businesses for prizes, and to place their own votes to also be eligible for prizes.

After challenges faced during the pandemic and now with the trade wars, small businesses are creating their own opportunities, as Tyler Slobogian with the CFIB explains.

“One of the best things that small businesses can do is really focus on building a strong local network both with customers and suppliers. We’ve seen that businesses that promote Canadian or locally made products are more likely to see growth in that area. Many are also diversifying their supply chains, improving their online presence is another thing and really investing in customer loyalty helps kind of weather these economic ups and downs.”   

You’re asked to support those local businesses.

To participate in the contest go to smallbusinesseveryday.ca.