The City of Idaho Falls has partnered with Senator Jim Risch and the Idaho Department of Commerce to participate in a “Support Local Gems” initiative. The statewide public awareness campaign that was kickstarted on April 24.
What are local gems? They’re the small businesses in our communities — most of whom are struggling due to the coronavirus and its economic impact.
Even though you may not be able to shop inside, you can still support these vital local businesses by shopping online, purchasing gift cards, ordering food via take-out or delivery, writing an online review or posting a supportive message on social media.
There are many ways to show support, including some that don’t cost anything. We can each do our part to help support our community businesses.
At the state level, Idaho Commerce and Visit Idaho will continue to promote awareness of the Support Local Gems program by sharing resources as well as the stories of Idaho communities, citizens, and small businesses at visitidaho.org and across social media channels.
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