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The Shopping Hierarchy

Shopping local will make you happier. Here’s how.

Thinking Outside the (Big) Box

Move your Money: Bank Local, Invest Local

Break your Online Shopping Habits

Four Myths of Shopping Local

Small businesses have been facing challenges for decades – it’s time for action

Corporate consolidation, concentration and power is a threat to Cape Cod’s vitality

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Happy Memorial Day Weekend 🎉🇺🇸🎉 There

Happy Memorial Day Weekend 🎉🇺🇸🎉

There’s truly nothing like summer on Cape Cod! Let’s take a moment to show gratitude to live in such a beautiful place and commit to enjoying it alongside the busyness of our streets + our own lives. Savor every minute - it will be Labor Day before we know it!

Good luck and be safe 💙

‼️Vendor applications are officially open for

‼️Vendor applications are officially open for the 11th #lovelocalfest season ‼️

Love Local Fests are events where people gather to show their support for the local business community. Each event is free and open to the public and features the work of nearly 100 Cape Cod makers, artisans, artists, farmers and local businesses, along with local entertainment and opportunities to connect with the community.

Save the dates for the 2023 Love Local Fests on July 30th, September 24th and December 2nd 🗓️

Learn more and apply to be a vendor at lovelivelocal.com ✔️

Memorial Day Weekend Vibes at the @lovelivelocal r

Memorial Day Weekend Vibes at the @lovelivelocal retail shop 😍

Shop these goodies (and so much more) from your favorite brands at our store in Hyannis Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm 🇺🇸

Don't miss @hyannismainstreet’s “First Fridays

Don't miss @hyannismainstreet’s “First Fridays" kicking off on Friday, June 2nd, from 5-8pm 🎉

Sip & Shop with local retailers, enjoy live music throughout the street, peruse a farmers' market and local artists popped-up, play some pickleball + much more!

The @lovelivelocal retail store will be a Sip & Shop location featuring a live porch performance from local fav @catieflynn 🎶🥂🛍️

We’re so excited about this new monthly event + are honored to call @hyannismainstreet a community partner!

Will we see you there??

#firstfridayshyannis #capecod #lovelivelocal #hyannismainstreet

It’s a perfect day to #shoplocal! Tag you’re

It’s a perfect day to #shoplocal!

Tag you’re favorite local small business to visit on a dreary Saturday! 🗣️

Three weeks from today! 🎉 We are thrilled to b

Three weeks from today! 🎉

We are thrilled to be partnering with @ashleyireneboutique in @mashpeecommons for a Shopping Night Raising Funds + Awareness for @lovelivelocal on Friday, June 9th from 5pm-7pm.

15% of all sales with go towards our mission of supporting local small businesses!💪🏻

Thank you Ashley for your generosity - we hope to see lots of familiar faces for a fun night of shopping for good! 🙏🏻

#shopforlocal #lovelivelocal #lovelocal #lovelocalcapecod #capecod #shopping

‼️In case you missed it‼️ We are extremel

‼️In case you missed it‼️

We are extremely proud of our Executive Director and co-founder Amanda Converse who was named the Mercy Otis Warren Cape Cod Woman of the Year 2023! 🎉

From @barnstablecounty, “Each year since 2002, the award has honored remarkable women who exemplify the traits of community leadership and who have made a significant contribution to the arts, education, business, community involvement, and volunteerism while embracing the ideals of patriotism. Ms. Converse exemplifies these qualities through her work focusing on sustainability and the Cape Cod economy."

Cape Cod and @lovelivelocal are lucky to have her vision + perseverance! 🙏🏻

If asked why small businesses are important to loc

If asked why small businesses are important to local communities, many consumers might point to anecdotal evidence like they make a place unique and contribute to its character. However, both national and local data show the importance of small businesses to local communities beyond feel good stories and the intangible.

According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses have accounted for 66 percent of employment growth in the United States over the last 25 years, and on Cape Cod the Cape Cod Commission estimates small businesses with less than 50 employees make up 97.5% of the employers in the region.

In addition to being important partners in the employment of the domestic workforce, small businesses are also valuable wealth generators for their communities.

Read our full Local Matters report at www.lovelivelocal.com 💥

What a beautiful day on Cape Cod! ☀️ Can you

What a beautiful day on Cape Cod! ☀️

Can you name this gorgeous spot?

‼️Calling small business owners‼️ We just

‼️Calling small business owners‼️

We just had a few ad spaces open up in this year's #LoveLocalFieldGuide!

This publication is the ultimate resource for discovering local products + businesses as well as unique destinations and experiences across Cape Cod, for locals and visitors alike.

Choosing to advertise in the Love Local Field Guide is not only an investment in your business, but it is also an investment in @lovelivelocal, a nonprofit organization dedicated to communicating the importance of shopping local and supporting small businesses.

Will you support our mission?? Learn more at lovelivelocal.com + reach out to ian@lovelivelocal.com asap - ads close on Wednesday!

Shop Local with us! 💙 The #LoveLiveLocal retai

Shop Local with us! 💙

The #LoveLiveLocal retail shop is open Tuesday - Saturday from 11am-5pm and carries nearly 100 of the Cape's best local makers + brands!

Visit us on South Street in Hyannis and shop local for Mother's Day 🎁

Huge thank you to @avangrid for signing on as a Lo

Huge thank you to @avangrid for signing on as a Love Local Superhero sponsor this year! 🙌🏻

We are extremely thankful for their partnership and support of our mission! 🙏🏻

Are you interested in supporting @lovelivelocal? We are a local non-profit dedicated to community advocacy + educating consumers on the importance of shopping local. Visit www.lovelivelocal.com/support for ways to sponsor, donate, volunteer + more! 💥

We’ve got your locally-made jewels for the speci

We’ve got your locally-made jewels for the special moms in your life 👑

Our shop is open in Hyannis Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-5pm - browse + order for local pickup at lovelivelocal.com 💥

It's the last week before Mother's Day - a perfect

It's the last week before Mother's Day - a perfect opportunity to support your local small businesses while showing love for the special moms in your life!

Here are some ways to do it:

🌸Buy flowers from your neighborhood florist

🌸Shop for presents at your favorite local gift shop

🌸Celebrate the day at a local shopping area, restaurant or museum

🌸Whether for yourself or as a gift - choose a local spa or salon for a self-care treat

🌸Purchase any celebration needs (outfits, decorations, groceries) locally

🌸Explore our charming Main Streets, downtowns and backroads together

How are you supporting local for Mother’s Day?? Tell us! 🗣️

💙Love Live Local Maker Shoutout 💙 With insp

For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Ad

For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration @sbagov has celebrated National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.

We proudly celebrate these critical contributions year-round 💪🏻

What small business have you supported this week? Tag them in the comments! 🗣️

Warm sunshine + empty beach roads = Cape Cod magic

Warm sunshine + empty beach roads = Cape Cod magic ✨

What’s your favorite Cape Cod drive? 🚐

Have you read our Energy Matter report yet? 💡

💕Mother's Day (local) Gift Ideas! 💕 There a

💕Mother's Day (local) Gift Ideas! 💕

There are two weeks left to buy that something special for all the moms out there. 💝

Buying a present that is unique + locally-made is the best gift, for mom and for your community!

Visit our retail store in Hyannis - open Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-5pm - or shop online at lovelivelocal.com for local pickup or shipping!

☀️HOME☀️ As we head into the last weekend

☀️HOME☀️

As we head into the last weekend of April, summer vibes lurk on the horizon.

This is your reminder to soak up the spring shoulder season! Visit your favorite spots as they reopen from winter slumbers, stop + smell the blooming flowers and connect with your community before the summer madness begins!

Tag someone in the comments that loves #capecod ☀️

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