Welcome

Buying local has tangible long-term benefits to our community. Your support of local businesses is imperative to developing a sustainable economy in the Great Southern. The benefits to the community that supports local are many, and below are a few for you to consider:

• Reduces environmental impacts. Locally owned businesses make more local purchases requiring less transportation.

• Keeps our community unique. One-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of the distinct character of our place. This is what distinguishes the uniqueness of our community compared to a chain store that looks the same anywhere else.

• Supports our community groups. Local businesses donate more per sales dollar to local non-profits, events, and teams compared to national chains.

• Creates more local ownership and local jobs. Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally, and in our community, provide the most jobs to residents.

• Receive better service. Local businesses often hire people with a better understanding of the products they are selling and take more time to get to know their clients, customers, and patrons.

• Investment in community. For every $100 spent at a locally owned business, $68 recirculates and remains in our local economy.

• Provides more choice. Small businesses that select product based not on a national sales plan, but on their own interests and the needs of their local customers, guarantee a much broader range of product choices and price.

• Encourages local prosperity. Entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that promote their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character.

We thank you for making the conscious decision to buy local and support your community.

Kerry Fry President

Business up to 10 Employees

Artisan Brewery

Sponsored by atWork Australia

Business 10+ Employees

Cameron Caravans

Sponsored by HHG Legal Group

Home Based Business

Nilla’s Italian Kitchen

Sponsored by DevelopmentWA

Employee of the Year

Martin Monikainen, Direct Seeding and Harvesting Equipment

Sponsored by DECMIL

Business Start Up

JK Bookkeeping

Sponsored by Albany Business Centre

Innovation

Albany Indoor Adventures

Sponsored by Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science & Innovation

The Local Advantage app features local businesses offering ongoing, multiple-use offers to our members. Members pay an annual fee to access the offers. Our purpose is to incentivise and reward new and repeat customers to your business and keep the local economy thriving.

A basic business listing is FREE with optional paid marketing services available.

Offer requirements for all new submissions:

• Valid Monday - Sunday (or every trading day)

• Suitable for multiple-use

• Minimal restrictions/conditions

• Valid for a minimum of 12 months

• User friendly

1. Decide on your offer to attract Local Advantage members (eg. 15% off the total bill)

2. Go to www.localadvantage.com.au/advertise-your-business complete the short form and attach your logo

If you need any assistance or have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch at greatsouthern@localadvantage.com.au www.localadvantage.com.au