For several years now, promoting the ethos of "Think Local Buy Local" has been a consistent message. Many campaigns encourage shoppers to prioritise local businesses in their shopping choices.
As a business owner, there are also a variety of programs in which you can actively participate each year.
Think Local Buy Local 2025
We are delighted to share that the Think Local Buy Local Competition will return in 2025.
Currently, Council is inviting customer-facing local businesses to express their interest in taking part in the 2025 competition. As part of this initiative, Council will be purchasing vouchers from participating businesses to create a prize pool that encourages our community to shop locally and support our local economy.
If you are a customer-facing local business passionate about our community, complete the expression of interest form. Submissions close 21 July 2025.
Be the Face of Your Place
We want to hear about the unique precincts in our municipality.
What makes your shopping strip or industrial precinct special? Why do you love your community?
View stories about business owners and what makes their business and precinct unique!
If you’d like to be the face of your place and share your love of your precinct with our community, please reach out to the Investment and Economic Development Unit at business@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Think Local Buy Local Competition June 2024
The 2024 Think Local Buy Local Competition has now concluded.
We received over 400 entries, and the competition was well received by the community.
We thank all the businesses that helped with the promotion and particularly those that participated in the prize pool.
- The Alcove Art Shop
- Alta Fitness
- Amor Mexico
- Bodgo’s
- Brentford Square Traders
- Hahndorf’s Fine Chocolates
- Jefferies of Blackburn
- Kalon Hair and Wellness
- The Kids’ Bookshop
- Mail Mart Marketing
- Milsims Games
- Mont Albert Florist
- Natural Science Wine and Liquor
- Puss & Mew Distillery
- Soda Grey Corporate Gifting
Interested in being part of the prize pool for 2025? Email business@whitehorse.vic.gov.au.
By Buying Local You:
