Dear Ron,

You may already know that, last weekend, a group of vandals targeted businesses on Locke Street in Hamilton, Ontario, resulting in about $100,000 of damage.

In the aftermath of the attacks, in partnership with the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, we are calling on all chambers across Canada to participate in Love Locke Day on Saturday, March 10. While Hamiltonians descend on Locke Street to show their support for affected businesses, we ask that chambers across the country call on members to support their own local small businesses in solidarity.

We hope you’ll join us in showing small businesses some love!

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Did You Know?

• 11.2 million people work in the private sector & 8.2 million (70%) work for #SmallBiz? Show your support and #ShopLocal on Saturday, March 10.
• With #SmallBiz being the largest employer in #Canada, we need to remember that the mom and pop shops keep our economy afloat. #ShopLocal today in support of #LoveLockeDay
• Our economy depends on it: 5.1 million (48.3% of Canadian workers) are employed by #SmallBiz. Support #SmallBiz and #ShopLocal.