What is #ChooseTBayFirst?
#ChooseTBayFirst is a community awareness campaign dedicated to educating consumers about the benefits of supporting local businesses. It highlights how spending money locally helps create and sustain jobs, strengthens the municipal tax base, and supports charities, sports teams, and cultural organizations. The campaign also celebrates businesses and individuals who actively choose to support Thunder Bay enterprises, fostering a stronger, healthier community for everyone.
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.
How to participate?
Be part of the movement to support local businesses in Thunder Bay.
Here’s how you can get involved:
- Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with our latest stories and videos.
- Engage with our posts – like, comment, and share using #ChooseTBayFirst to help spread the word.
- Tag us at @ChooseTBayFirst to share your own shop local stories and inspire others to do the same.
- Show your support in person! Request a free #ChooseTBayFirst decal for your storefront door or window by emailing us at chamber@tbchamber.ca
Together, we can make local stronger – one small action at a time.
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
Dougall Media
91.5 CKPR
Rock 94
tbnewswatch.com
The Walleye Magazine
The Walleye Magazine