Buying locally produced goods from socially responsible businesses and helping to build stronger communities. Is there a better way to feel good about shopping?
The Social Purchasing Portal in Winnipeg is making that happen by bringing locally-owned small businesses, social enterprises and co-ops together with job seekers, corporations and non-profit groups.
The end goal is to support Community Economic Development (CED) and Winnipeg shoppers can do their part by checking out what’s available and supporting these businesses who’ve committed to strengthening our communities.
Food For Thought Frozen foods & Catering - www.foodft.ca
Organic Planet Organic groceries and Catering - www.organicplanet.coop
Food Connections Project - Wolseley Family Place - www.wolseleyfamilyplace/com/catering
L’Arche Tova Café - www.larchewinnipeg.org/ larche-cafe/
Jonnies Sticky Buns Catering, Local Organic Speciality Buns - www.jonniesstickybuns.com
Neechi Foods Co-op Grocery-Catering/Clothing & Textiles/Aboriginal Crafts - www.neechi.ca
Northern Star Worker Co-op Aboriginal Star Blankets & Bags - neechifoods@shaw.ca
SewFair Textiles, ToteBags, Chef Uniforms, Aprons - www.sewfair.ca
The UpShoppe Clothing & Textiles - www.upshoppe.ca
Creeations and Artist Showcase Traditional Aboriginal Art /Crafts/Gifts - creeations@hotmail.com
Urban Eatin’ Gardeners Worker Co-op Gardening/Low Impact Landscaping - www.urbaneatin.com
Harv-Al Sportswear - www.jerseymart.com
Par-IT Worker Co-op Computer & Technology Solutions - www.parit.ca
Kisik Commercial Furniture Inc. Office Furniture and Accessories - www.kisik.biz
Peg City Car Co-op Car Co-op/Workplace Membership - www.pegcitycarcoop.ca
Natural Cycle Courier Environmentally Friendly Courier - www.naturalcycle.ca
Winnipeg Repair Education & Cycling Hub Cycling Repair and Community Education - www.thewrench.ca
Inner City Renovation Construction & Renovation Services - www.innercityrenovation.ca
View the full directory (pdf)Why Buy Local?
1. Buy local and almost 70% of your money stays in the local
economy.
If you spend a dollar at a big box store, 43 cents stays in the community -
when you spend your dollar at a local business almost 70 cents is reinvested in
the community!
2. Better public services
More local businesses means a stronger tax base, which pays for better public
services in our city.
3. Keep our community unique!
Local, one-of-a kind businesses are an integral part of the distinctive
character of Winnipeg and helps keep our community unique.
4. Reduce environmental impact
Local purchases require less transportation and reduces environmental impacts.
Local businesses generally set up shop in city centres which contributes to
less congestion, habitat loss, pollution and less excessive packaging.
5. Local lasts longer
Local businesses are owned by local people who are less likely to leave the
community, and are more invested in the community’s future.