San Jose: Mayor of San José Spurs Support for Local Businesses with Launch of #ShopLocalSJ Campaign
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November 26, 2021

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Marcus Ismael, Communications Manager, Office of Mayor Sam Liccardo

415.312.0706, marcusismael@sanjoseca.gov

SAN JOSÉ, CA - Today, Mayor Sam Liccardo rings in the holiday season with a campaign to encourage shopping and dining at local, small businesses and to remind business owners of City resources available to those struggling from ongoing economic impacts of the pandemic. These initiatives include a virtual local business directory and digital resources for small businesses.

"Despite the hopes of a robust recovery from the pandemic, many small businesses still struggle to stay afloat. By spending our dollars here in San José this holiday shopping season, we can each do our part to show appreciation to the hardworking shopkeepers and staff that keep our city vibrant," said Mayor Sam Liccardo. "I encourage everyone to #ShopLocalSJ and support our small business community."

As the holidays approach, policies to support small businesses include:
  • #ShopLocalSJ, a social media campaign to encourage residents to shop and dine locally during the holiday season to support establishments facing continued financial stress as a result of the pandemic. Residents are encouraged to post photos and positive reviews of local businesses with the hashtag #ShopLocalSJ on social media.
  • Digital directory to highlight small businesses through the area. Community members who are not active on social media can help identify their favorite local businesses by visiting siliconvalleystrong.org/shoplocal and submit the businesses' information for the online directory.
  • Small businesses that do not have a comprehensive digital presence can connect with Get Virtual for resources and guidance free of charge. Get Virtual will pair local businesses with college students trained in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and web development to build out their online presence. Businesses can contact 'Get Virtual' by visiting siliconvalleystrong.org/shoplocal and click on "I need help getting my business online". Individuals interested in lending their technical expertise to the program can sign up to help by contacting info@getvirtual.org.

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