Be Local Calgary

The official app of the Be Local network in Calgary. Get local and make money when you download the Be Local app. Exchange goods and services with other Calgarians -as a citizen or as a business - and get rewarded for your commitment to being local. Spend your Calgary Dollars at other local businesses or donate them to community projects through Take Action Grants. You need only accept 10% in Calgary Dollars of the purchase price for products or services listed on the Be Local Marketplace to get started - the other 90% can be paid in federal currency. It's never been easier to help the economy, the environment and the community.

We want you to "Be Local" because your money does more good when it's spent at Locally owned businesses spend, on average, 25% more of their revenue locally. This means your money recirculates in Calgary 2-4x and creates more good each time it changes hands. This multiplier effect means you aren't just supporting one business' green efforts, you are supporting many.

Be Local businesses are at the forefront of the new economy, demonstrating that business can make a fair profit while contributing to healthy and prosperous communities. We invite you to explore our Be Local businesses who are contributing to a more vibrant Calgary by checking out our Marketplace. https://listings.calgarydollars.ca/belocal#marketplace.advertisements.search:list-ads

Do you Respect the Earth and All People? Then we'd love for you to become a member of Be Local and participate in Calgary's Be Local movement!

If you:

* own or operate a locally owned business in Calgary;
* want to meet and do business with like-minded Calgary area business owners;
* want referrals to your ideal clients;
* care about the environment and want to keep Calgary green, vibrant and healthy now and for future generations;
* want to be involved socially and culturally because you care about the community; and
* want to contribute your time, talent and money to initiatives that are making a difference.

You’ll connect with like-minded people who want and need your products or services, potentially your most loyal customers.

Research shows that businesses participating in the Buy Local movement, on average, experience 4.7% higher revenue growth than those that don't. Plus, you’ll receive the satisfaction of giving back to your community and experience the camaraderie that comes from working shoulder-to-shoulder with business people who share your values - people who are also striving to make Calgary the best place to live and do business.

Best of all? Everything is measurable, so you know you are getting the best results for your marketing dollars.

Did you know? Be Local Businesses can reward customers with 10% Calgary Dollars when they spend federal dollars.

This can be done via the app or online! Need help or want to know more? Message us!