Northumberland Buy Local
Explore what’s right here in Northumberland.
Our community thrives when we support the people who live, work, and invest here. Show your local and Canadian pride by joining the movement to support businesses right here in Northumberland.
Shout out a locally grown business for the chance to win!
This spring, we’re celebrating locally grown businesses for their important role in helping our community thrive and prosper! From farm fresh markets, patio dining and outdoor adventures to springtime shopping and customer-centred local services, Northumberland has it all.
Shout-out your favourite locally grown business and submit them to be featured in our Buy Locally Grown interactive map by May 31st and you’ll be entered into a random draw for the chance to win a Locally Grown gift basket filled with locally sourced products from across Northumberland, valued at $500.
While you are filling out your submission, don’t forget to check the box to take the pledge to shop local!
Follow the link below for additional submission details.
Take the pledge
Why buy local?
Buying local doesn’t just benefit local business owners — it has many valuable benefits for you and the broader community.
Keep your neighbours employed
Local spending helps create and sustain jobs for your neighbours, friends, and family.
Boost the local economy
Every dollar spent at a local business is invested directly back into your hometown community — supporting local services, infrastructure and charities.
Better for you, better for the environment
Buying local often means less transportation and packaging, and a smaller carbon footprint. This reduces environmental impacts and is more convenient — no more driving over an hour away or waiting for delivery! Get what you need and get it sooner by shopping local.
Locally produced and hand-picked goods
Explore locally-produced and specially-sourced products and services, curated by local business owners specifically for Northumberland residents. See what makes Northumberland unique and support the character of our community.
How to participate
Share our Buy Local Toolkit
Help us share this important movement with your friends, family, and customers! You can get free copies of our Buy Local campaign materials at select locations throughout the community or download digital copies of our toolkit resources below.
Pick up free campaign materials
Residents and business owners can now visit locations across Northumberland to pick up free Buy Local campaign materials and help spread the word in the community. Items available for pick up may include:
- Window clings
- Removable vinyl stickers
- Lawn signs
- Window signs for your business
- Information postcards
Download and share
Visit our Campaign Portal to view and download social media graphics and materials to print or share online and help spread the word about the importance of buying local. When sharing these graphics on social media, please use the campaign hashtag #BuyNoCo and tag Northumberland County’s profile.
Join our Instagram campaign!
About Northumberland Buy Local
The Northumberland Buy Local campaign is an initiative led by Prosper in Northumberland — a collaboration of over 30 representatives from local businesses, associations, municipalities, and community members united to respond to rising economic challenges from international trade disputes and the wave of Canadian pride sweeping the nation.
