Choose Local First

📣Amazing line up of vendors📣
Mark this weekend in your to-do list!🗓

An opportunity for customers and clients to connect…

❄️ Away from the snow…

And IN PERSON!

It’s going to be an exciting weekend hosting…

🔺a full house of vendors
🔺charity bbq
🔺free workshops
🔺demonstrations
🔺prizes!

Join us for the 34th Annual Home & Leisure Show at the Kenora Recreation Centre April 29, 30, & May 1st.

We cannot wait to see you there!

Join us online on Thursday, January 27th to learn more about how you can improve your business’ digital presence by better understanding the following key metrics for success: Understanding and building your reputation online, understanding Brand Identity, building the right digital toolkit for your business, and how to use Social Media the right way.

More and more businesses are reaching their customers online. The time to learn more about how you can use your digital presence to improve your business is now. To register for our webinar visit: https://bit.ly/kdcc-webinar

With the current restrictions in place - now more than ever - it's important that we support our local restaurants! If you're wondering what to do for dinner tonight, consider choosing local and picking something up from one of your favourite local restaurants. 😀

Photo: Flint House, Fort Frances

Here are some photos of our gift baskets that we awarded to five lucky winners over the course of the holidays! 😀 The contest was a great success! Thank you to everyone who participated. 💙

The winner of our grand prize $1000 gift basket is Brenda! 😀

Thank you to everyone that participated in the contest! By giving a shoutout to your favourite local entrepreneurs and businesses, you helped raise awareness for your local community. We appreciate the support! Without our amazing community members none of this would be possible. 🙂

Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce

Thank you to the Fort Frances Times Ltd. for creating our wonderful tote bags and door clings associated with the (Fort Frances) campaign! They did a fantastic job! 😀

The winners of our third and fourth local gift basket coming out of of Dryden & Red Lake are Andrea & Carol! 😀 Thank you for your participation!

Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Dryden District Chamber of Commerce

"Proudly, locally owned Home Hardware Building Centre since 1987."

Looking for that next item for your renovation project? Look no further! Home Hardware in Sioux Lookout has everything that you need, and more. 😀

Home Hardware
Sioux Lookout, ON



Choose Local First is a community initiative driven by your local chamber of commerce:

Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce
Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce
Dryden District Chamber of Commerce

"Big or small, we have the knowledge, technology, and experience to help your business thrive.

Mac Print offers a wide variety of products and services to help you get the professional quality you deserve. With our knowledgeable staff and over 25 years in the printing industry, we can guarantee your product will meet not only our standards, but yours. Work directly with one of our three in-house graphic designers to ensure your product is exactly how you envisioned it."

www.macprint.ca
Dryden, ON



Choose Local First is a community initiative driven by your local chamber of commerce:

Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce
Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce
Dryden District Chamber of Commerce
Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce

"Betty's of Fort Frances retail store provides a unique shopping experience for all.

Located in the heart of Fort Frances, Ontario, and just minutes from the Canada/U.S. border, the store features 10,000 square feet to explore! Our helpful and friendly staff are well versed with the diverse stock of unique, quality merchandise and make it a priority to assist customers with all their shopping needs."

Betty's of Fort Frances
Fort Frances, ON



Choose Local First is a community initiative driven by your local chamber of commerce:

Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Dryden District Chamber of Commerce
Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce

Happy New Year! We hope you all had a wonderful year. Let's get ready for 2022! 🤩

"At Image One Home & Cottage, we've made our commitment to providing home furnishings that reflect the easy nature of our lake lifestyle.

With respect to the land we live in, our furnishings are mainly North American, crafted with long term life to be enjoyed by generations."

Image One Home & Cottage
Kenora, ON



Choose Local First is a community initiative driven by your local chamber of commerce:

Dryden District Chamber of Commerce Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce
Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce
Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce

"Signatures Signs & Stitchery is your one-stop shop for all of your advertising and marketing needs.

At Signatures, we are more than a "sign shop" or a "promo items" depot - we are a full-service marketing and advertising firm, specializing in customer-centered service: whether you are a new business looking to establish your brand, or an existing business looking for an identity makeover, please visit us and speak with our highly skilled design team. We are here to help you create new ideas that are customized to fit your unique needs and expectations."

Signatures Signs & Stitchery
Sioux Lookout, ON



Choose Local First is a community initiative driven by your local chamber of commerce:

Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce
Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce Dryden District Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce

Support your local Brewery! 🍺 Who is your favourite local Brewery? Tag them in this post using the hashtag !

Happy Holidays everyone! 🎅

"At Dingwall Ford we strive to deliver 100% satisfaction from the moment you first walk through our door. We are committed to our customer and community. Your dollars spent here locally stays with-in the community."

Dingwall Ford Dryden Ltd
Dryden, ON



Choose Local First is a community initiative driven by your local chamber of commerce:

Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Dryden District Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce

Tag your favourite local business in the comments below and enter yourself into our local draw to win a $1000 💵 gift basket of local items from businesses in Fort Frances, Red Lake, Kenora, and Dryden! - or one of four holiday gift baskets featuring products from your local area valued at $250 each*. 😃

To enter, all you have to do is:

🔹 Tag your favourite local business in the comments below.
🔹 Tell us why they are your favourite, and why you choose local first this holiday season.
🔹 Make sure to use the hashtag in your post!
🔹 Like our page.

This week's gift basket is from Red Lake.

Must by a NWO Resident to qualify.

Did you know that 80 cents of each dollar spent locally stays in your community? By shopping local, you can help support your local businesses and community to thrive. That is why we are offering a $1000 grand prize gift basket for participants that share their local love this holiday season. 💙

Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Dryden District Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce

Photo: Chukuni Outdoor Supply

Support your local Grocer!
🛒 Who is your favourite local Grocer? Tag them in this post using the hashtag !

"To make your sign unique we offer a variety of logo, graphic, and text design services. If you are looking for a new brand for your business or an update to your signature brand, Timber Signs will provide you with the service and support to ensure that your business is properly communicated to the public."

Timber Signs
Sioux Narrows, ON



Choose Local First is a community initiative driven by your local chamber of commerce:

Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce Dryden District Chamber of Commerce Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce

The winner of our second local gift basket coming out of of Kenora is Janice! 😀 Included in the gift basket is a variety of items from local businesses in Kenora: Johnson’s Pharmacy, Brennan's Jewellers, Spirit Oak Tea Company, and Health in a Cup.

Congratulations Janice, and thank you for your participation!

Looking to join in on the fun? Visit our page for how to enter, contest updates, and more!



Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Dryden District Chamber of Commerce

Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce tote bags are in! 🤩

"One thing that will never change is our focus - meeting our customer's every need. We strive to provide expert service and support, excellent products and enjoyable and educational classes. Over 1000 bolts of fabric are currently in stock. There are models of sewing and embroidery machines, not to mention we carry the best selection of notions, patterns and books.

With our unmatched selection of fabrics, notions and machines, Gail's Stitches is the destination where your stitching dreams come true!"

Gail's Stitches
Red Lake, ON



Choose Local First is a community initiative driven by your local chamber of commerce:

Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Dryden District Chamber of Commerce

Tag your favourite local business in the comments below and enter yourself into our local draw to win a $1000 💵 gift basket of local items from businesses in Fort Frances, Red Lake, Kenora, and Dryden! - or one of four holiday gift baskets featuring products from your local area valued at $250 each*. 😃

To enter, all you have to do is:

🔹 Tag your favourite local business in the comments below.
🔹 Tell us why they are your favourite, and why you choose local first this holiday season.
🔹 Make sure to use the hashtag in your post!
🔹 Like our page.

This week's gift basket is from Dryden.

Must by a NWO Resident to qualify.

Did you know that 80 cents of each dollar spent locally stays in your community? By shopping local, you can help support your local businesses and community to thrive. That is why we are offering a $1000 grand prize gift basket for participants that share their local love this holiday season. 💙

Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Lake District Chamber of Commerce Dryden District Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce

Photo: Egli's Sheep Farm Ltd

Support your local Cafe! ☕ Who is your favourite local Cafe? Tag them in this post using the hashtag !

Your district chamber of commerce is encouraging everyone to choose local first this shopping season. When you choose local – you support local sports teams, charities and events.

Support your family, friends and neighbours - Choose Local First! 😃

Follow our page 👍 for news, updates, contests, how you or your business can participate, and more!

Photo: Dingwall Ford Dryden Ltd

Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce Dryden District Chamber of Commerce

Wilson's Business Solutions provides Office Products & Furniture, IT, Copier & Equipment Sales and Service to the people of Northern Ontario and Manitoba

Wilsons has been providing complete sales and service support in these areas since 1940.

Wilson's Business Solutions
Fort Frances, ON



Choose Local First is a community initiative driven by your local chamber of commerce:

Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Dryden District Chamber of Commerce

There are many great reasons to shop local! 😀

Not only do you typically receive better customer service, shoppers can benefit from the availability of many unique local options, all while knowing that 80 cents of every dollar spent goes directly back into their community.

Park for FREE in December while you Shop & Dine in Kenora's Harbourtown Centre! 😀

The winner of our first local gift basket coming out of of Fort Frances is Cindy Homer! 😀 Included in the gift basket is a variety of artwork from local artists of the Fine Line Art Gallery 🎨 in Fort Frances.

Congratulations Cindy, and thank you for your participation!

Looking to join in on the fun? Visit our page for how to enter, contest updates, and more!

Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Dryden District Chamber of Commerce

Your district chamber of commerce is encouraging everyone to choose local first this shopping season. When you Choose Local First, it helps to create sustainable jobs in your community. 😃

Support your family, friends and neighbours - Choose Local First!

Follow our page 👍 for news, updates, contests, how you or your business can participate, and more!

Photo: Sierra Construction

Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce Dryden District Chamber of Commerce

Choose Local First totes have arrived! 🤩 Look out for these and other merchandise in your area and don't forget to use the hashtag when you this holiday season.

Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce Dryden District Chamber of Commerce Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce

Tag your favourite local business in the comments below and enter yourself into our local draw to win a $1000 💵 gift basket of local items from businesses in Fort Frances, Red Lake, Kenora, and Dryden! - or one of four holiday gift baskets featuring products from your local area valued at $250 each*. 😃

To enter, all you have to do is:

🔹 Tag your favourite local business in the comments below.
🔹 Tell us why they are your favourite, and why you choose local first this holiday season.
🔹 Make sure to use the hashtag in your post!
🔹 Like our page.

This week's gift basket is from Kenora.

Must by a NWO Resident to qualify.

Did you know that 80 cents of each dollar spent locally stays in your community? By shopping local, you can help support your local businesses and community to thrive. That is why we are offering a $1000 grand prize gift basket for participants that share their local love this holiday season. 💙

Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce Dryden District Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce

Support your local business by shopping locally online! 😀 Have you have wondered whether or not your favourite local business has an online store? With the Holidays fast approaching, now is the perfect time to find out. 🎄

Photo: Fort Floral, Fort Frances, ON

Choose Local First is a community initiative driven by your local chamber of commerce:

Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Dryden District Chamber of Commerce Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce

Attention local businesses! 🛍️ We encourage you to share on Social Media using the hashtag this shopping season. When we see local businesses using this hashtag, we will do our best to recognize your participation on our page. 😀



Choose Local First is a community initiative driven by your local chamber of commerce:

Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Dryden District Chamber of Commerce

Some great stocking stuffer gift ideas from Kreger's Krates Bulk Foods and More in Red Lake! 😃

Happy Sunday …don’t forget we are open and the girls will be there from. 12-4. If you have colouring pages you can still hand them in today! We will be making our decision Tuesday! We are all stocked up on the most popular all natural stick deodorants from ! Great stocking stuffers!! Have a lovely day!

Your district chamber of commerce is encouraging everyone to choose local first this shopping season.

When you choose local, your dollar goes further than you realize. 😃 80 cents of each dollar spent locally stays in your community!

Support your family, friends and neighbours - Choose Local First!

Follow our page 👍 for news, updates, contests, how you or your business can participate, and more!

Support your local Vendor! 🛍️ Who is your favourite local Vendor? Tag them in this post using the hashtag !



Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce Dryden District Chamber of Commerce

What did Cheers! Gifts, Baskets, Balloons and Flowers have to say about Choose Local First?

"We feel it's important to choose local, whenever possible, to support the businesses who support the community. Not only do the local businesses provide a service to their clients, they also provide jobs, and support the many charities and events in our area.

Cheers! Flowers & Gifts is a family owned and operated shop, with an emphasis on customer service. Aside from the usual flowers, plants and helium balloons that you may expect to find in a flower shop, Cheers! has so much more to offer. Customers are often surprised at the wide array of choices; from baby gifts, to kitchen gadgets, to every day living items, we have something for everyone."

Cheers! Flowers & Gifts
Sioux Lookout, ON



Choose Local First is a community initiative driven by your local chamber of commerce:

Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Dryden District Chamber of Commerce

Choose local first this shopping season and enter yourself into our local draw to win a $1000 💵 gift basket of local items from businesses in Fort Frances, Red Lake, Kenora, and Dryden! - or one of four holiday gift baskets featuring products from your local area valued at $250 each*. 😃

To enter, all you have to do is:

🔹 Share a photo of yourself and/or tag your favourite local business in the comments below.
🔹 Tell us why they are your favourite, and why you choose local first this holiday season.
🔹 Make sure to use the hashtag in your post!
🔹 Like our page.

This week's gift basket is from Fort Frances.

Must by a NWO Resident to qualify.

Did you know that 80 cents of each dollar spent locally stays in your community? By shopping local, you can help support your local businesses and community to thrive. That is why we are offering a $1000 grand prize gift basket for participants that share their local love this holiday season. 💙

Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce Red Lake District Chamber of Commerce Dryden District Chamber of Commerce Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce