Why should we #ChooseTBayFirst?

When we spend our money with #TBay businesses, we contribute to a network that returns our money to our community in ways that benefit all of us, making Thunder Bay a better place to live. 

When we spend our money out of the community, it’s gone for good.  

What is #ChooseTBayFirst?

#ChooseTBayFirst is a community awareness campaign aimed at educating consumers about the ways money spent locally returns to us through a stronger, healthier community.

Our stories focus on businesses and people who:

  • support local jobs
  • contribute to our municipal tax base
  • help our charities, sports and cultural organizations
  • choose #TBay businesses themselves

How You Can Participate

  • Follow us on Facebook
  • Follow us on Instagram
  • Share our weekly videos
  • Like and comment on #ChooseTBayFirst posts on Facebook and Instagram
  • Tag us at @ChooseTBayFirst and share your own shop-local stories with the #ChooseTBayFirst tag
  • Contact us if you need a #ChooseTBayFirst campaign decal for your door or window!  chamber@tbchamber.ca

Special thanks to #ChooseTBayFirst supporters:

#ChooseTBayFirst is supported by a team of Chamber Members working in cooperation:

Acadia Broadcasting
99.9 The Bay
Country 105.3

The Walleye Magazine
The Walleye Magazine 

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This holiday season, we’re inviting you to explore the amazing local businesses that make our city truly unique. From cozy cafés to one-of-a-kind shops, Thunder Bay has something for everyone. ❤️🎄❄️ #ChooseTBayFirst

This holiday season, we’re inviting you to explore the amazing local businesses that make our city truly unique. From cozy cafés to one-of-a-kind shops, Thunder Bay has something for everyone. ❤️🎄❄️ #ChooseTBayFirst ...

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🛒 When you #choosetbayfirst, you support #business in the heart of neighbourhoods like ⬇️
🛍️ @westfortvillage 
🛍️ @fortwilliambia 
🛍️ @bayalgoma 
🛍️ @tbaywaterfront 
 #shoplocalthunderbay this #smallbusinessweek #tbay 
A civic pride message from @tbchamber & @tbcedc

🛒 When you #choosetbayfirst, you support #business in the heart of neighbourhoods like ⬇️
🛍️ @westfortvillage
🛍️ @fortwilliambia
🛍️ @bayalgoma
🛍️ @tbaywaterfront
#shoplocalthunderbay this #smallbusinessweek #tbay
A civic pride message from @tbchamber & @tbcedc
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🥘🧀 Thank YOU for supporting #local this #longweekend #tbay 🍞🥔 
#ChooseTBayFirst for all your #thanksgiving essentials via link in bio 🧁🥬

🥘🧀 Thank YOU for supporting #local this #longweekend #tbay 🍞🥔
#ChooseTBayFirst for all your #thanksgiving essentials via link in bio 🧁🥬
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