The City of Orillia’s Economic Recovery Task Force (ERTF) is once again pumping up the volume on Shop Local messaging to encourage residents to support Orillia and area businesses to counter the prolonged effects of COVID-19.
“These continue to be very frustrating and perilous times for business in our area,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “And we know that businesses are so thankful for the support that local residents have shown them so far. I encourage you to keep shopping local because every little bit will help to ensure those businesses survive.”
As the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit enters the Red-Control zone this week, more businesses are looking to resume operations. Consumers are encouraged to renew their relationships with their favorite local service providers in a safe manner. Many local shops and galleries have pivoted to offer online shopping as well as convenient curbside pickup and/or delivery, allowing residents to shop online and still shop local.
“The health and safety of our community remains a top priority. As businesses open up with the necessary precautions in place it is essential that we adhere to the health and safety measures, such as physical distancing, wearing a mask and proper sanitation, in order to keep our community healthy and businesses open,” said Mayor Clarke.
While some local restaurants are starting to re-open, most offer takeout service. Residents are encouraged to pick even just one day a week to sample the different tastes Orillia and Lake Country has to offer. Residents are also reminded that delivery services can take a bite out of the bottom line of local eateries. By picking up an order, more money will remain with the actual business.
“Nearly 70 cents of every dollar spent locally, stays local,” said Coun. Ted Emond, Chair of the ERTF. “Those dollars circulate and recirculate and are spent locally on groceries, cars, homes and more. Local business keeps the local economy moving – not the Amazons and other big online retailers.”
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Watch the latest video update from @Clarke4Orillia. As our area enters the Red-Control zone this week, more businesses are looking to resume operations. Let's #KeepShoppingLocal! Details: https://t.co/M5EcIK7ERThttps://t.co/po4yhGnfld@OrilliaEDO #orillia
— City of Orillia (@cityoforillia) February 17, 2021