Weekend of Local Campaign Calls on Oklahomans to Support Small Businesses
The Independent Shopkeepers Association (ISA) and partners across the state of Oklahoma are asking Oklahomans to go out and support local businesses in their communities during the Weekend of Local, July 14-16.
The
Weekend of Local is a campaign calling on customers to shop and eat local only all weekend long as a way to celebrate small businesses in their cities and boost our local economy.
The campaign, organized by ISA in partnership with Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce, has rallied advocates throughout the state, from the Oklahoma Main Street Center to Chambers of Commerce and Main Street organizations. The Weekend of Local is a celebration of the vital role local shops and restaurants play in making Oklahoma a better place to shop, eat and play.
ISA created the initiative in 2021 as a way to mark the start of brighter days for local shops and restaurants who struggled to keep their doors open through the crisis. With 25 communities and more than 300 businesses participating, the campaign turned into an annual event to celebrate small businesses.
Hundreds of small businesses are signed up to participate in the festivities and will offer special incentives, from in-store events and activities, to sidewalk sales, giveaways and more.
Customers are encouraged to tag
#weekendoflocal on social media and share their Weekend of Local adventures online. A directory of participating businesses, along with a map and list of offerings can be found at
weekendoflocal.com.