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The City of Brantford is encouraging residents to support local businesses throughout the holiday season. Small businesses, including locally owned franchises, have a significant impact on Brantford’s economy and contribute to the charm and vibrancy of our community. According to recent economic data, every dollar spent at a small business keeps 66 cents in the local economy, compared to just 11 cents when spent at a multinational retailer.
For many small businesses, the holiday season is when local support means the most. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business reported that 33 per cent of Canadian small businesses count on holiday sales, and compared to last year, one in five small businesses expect lower revenue this year, while just over half anticipate flat sales.
Residents can support small businesses in a variety of meaningful ways, whether by shopping in-store or online, purchasing gift cards, or leaving a positive review on Google or social media.
Enter to win
As part of this campaign, the City of Brantford is inviting residents to share photos of their favourite small businesses in Brantford and upload them below. Each photo uploaded will count as one entry, and participants will be entered into a draw to win one of four “Shop Local” prize packages valued at $125 each.
Contest Rules
No purchase necessary. Contest open to the legal residents of Brantford. Entrants must be over the age of majority in the province of Ontario during the Contest Period. One entry per location photo. Contest starts Tuesday, December 2, 2025, and ends Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The winners will be selected the week of December 16, 2025, in Brantford, Ontario. There will be four prizes, each including $125 worth of gift cards to small businesses in Brantford. Prize must be claimed within two weeks of notification via email; otherwise, winners forfeit their prize, and a new winner will be drawn. Prize must be picked up with photo ID at the Tourism Desk located inside Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 N Park Street.
The City of Brantford is encouraging residents to support local businesses throughout the holiday season. Small businesses, including locally owned franchises, have a significant impact on Brantford’s economy and contribute to the charm and vibrancy of our community. According to recent economic data, every dollar spent at a small business keeps 66 cents in the local economy, compared to just 11 cents when spent at a multinational retailer.
For many small businesses, the holiday season is when local support means the most. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business reported that 33 per cent of Canadian small businesses count on holiday sales, and compared to last year, one in five small businesses expect lower revenue this year, while just over half anticipate flat sales.
Residents can support small businesses in a variety of meaningful ways, whether by shopping in-store or online, purchasing gift cards, or leaving a positive review on Google or social media.
Enter to win
As part of this campaign, the City of Brantford is inviting residents to share photos of their favourite small businesses in Brantford and upload them below. Each photo uploaded will count as one entry, and participants will be entered into a draw to win one of four “Shop Local” prize packages valued at $125 each.
Contest Rules
No purchase necessary. Contest open to the legal residents of Brantford. Entrants must be over the age of majority in the province of Ontario during the Contest Period. One entry per location photo. Contest starts Tuesday, December 2, 2025, and ends Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The winners will be selected the week of December 16, 2025, in Brantford, Ontario. There will be four prizes, each including $125 worth of gift cards to small businesses in Brantford. Prize must be claimed within two weeks of notification via email; otherwise, winners forfeit their prize, and a new winner will be drawn. Prize must be picked up with photo ID at the Tourism Desk located inside Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 N Park Street.
