The upcoming long weekend presents a fantastic opportunity for South Australians to travel to the regions to help kick-start local economies. Whether it’s a sip of wine at McLaren Vale, a bite to eat at the Port Elliot Bakery or a night under the stars while camping at the Flinders Ranges, set some time aside this long weekend to support regional businesses doing it tough.
With the easing of Stage 2 restrictions, South Australians can now support regional businesses in their recovery from both the bushfires and coronavirus crisis. It is clear that regional business owners are struggling, and a local tourism-led economic recovery is a viable solution.
The South Australian Business Chamber’s latest ‘Buy Local to Save Your Local’ campaign urges South Australians to get behind local businesses to show their support. This campaign is critical, with a small window of survival for many small businesses hit hardest by the economic impact of COVID-19.
“There will be widespread carnage if South Australians don’t get behind small local businesses in the immediate weeks once restrictions are eased,” said the South Australian Business Chamber CEO, Martin Haese.
South Australia is the small business State. With so much at risk, these words must be backed with action if we genuinely want to save hundreds of businesses and many thousands of jobs.
The South Australian Business Chamber encourages all SA consumers to visit the regions this long-weekend to provide financial relief to regional operators across the state. With small business forming the backbone of SA’s economy, it is vital that all South Australians buy local to save their local.
Learn more about the South Australian Business Chamber’s #BuyLocalToSaveYourLocal campaign here
