Shift Local Pledge
Do you pledge to shift your spending? If Cape Codders shifted at least 10% of their retail spending from corporations to local retailers it would generate $112 million more for the local economy!
Will you take the 2024 Shift Local Pledge?
Join us for the Second Annual Shift Local Pledge! After last year’s success, we’re inviting Cape Codders to commit to shifting at least 10% of their holiday gift budget to locally owned businesses. Let’s make an even bigger impact this holiday season!
Last year, Love Live Local launched the first-ever Shift Local Pledge during the holiday season, inviting Cape Codders to shift their spending to locally-owned businesses.
The response was overwhelming: 166 people committed to the pledge, supporting 309 unique local businesses and generating over $177,000 in revenue right here on Cape Cod. Most participants went above and beyond, with an average of 62% of their holiday budgets spent at locally owned shops!
This year, we invite Cape Codders to join our 2024 Shift Local Pledge and continue this powerful movement. By redirecting at least 10% of your holiday spending to local businesses, you’ll help ensure that funds stay within our community—supporting local jobs, wages, and neighborhood businesses, while fostering a vibrant, resilient Cape Cod.
Whether you're shopping for jewelry, art, books, fitness classes, or gift certificates, you can find everything locally. Each purchase is a chance to make a meaningful impact on the place we call home.
2023 Impact Stats from 166 Participants
62%
Holiday Budgets Spent Locally
309
Local Businesses Supported
$177,073
Invested in Local Economy
Why Shift Local?
Supporting local businesses isn’t just about making purchases; it’s about investing in the well-being of our community. Money spent locally circulates within the Cape Cod economy, going toward local wages, taxes, and reinvestment. This ripple effect strengthens our community by creating jobs, sustaining local services, and nurturing the unique character of Cape Cod.
Local businesses are more than just shops; they are community hubs where friends and neighbors connect. When you buy locally, you’re contributing to a sense of community that goes beyond a single transaction. The Shift Local Pledge is about empowering our community and reinforcing the value of our small businesses.
Our research has shown that a small shift in expenditures would result in a remarkable boost to the local economy; this campaign isn't just about encouraging people to shop locally; it's about catalyzing positive change for the entire community.
When individuals, businesses, organizations, and institutions come together to support local businesses, they contribute to building stronger, more resilient communities. The ripple effect of such collective action is profound. Local businesses thrive, create jobs, and are better able to invest in the community, whether through sponsorships, donations, or simply providing a welcoming space for neighbors to connect.
Local businesses are the heart and soul of any community. They provide unique products and services, bring character to neighborhoods, and are owned and operated by people who live in and care about the area, beyond a single transaction. When you support local businesses, you're not just making a transaction; you're supporting your neighbors, friends, and family. The 10% Shift campaign emphasizes the value of these businesses and the role they play in enriching the Cape Cod experience.