Local vendors see boost from Small Business Fair

101 local businesses and vendors set up shop in the Roll-a-dome today (Sunday) for the 10th annual small business fair.

“So we have a little collection of all local vendors that are home-makers, bakers,” said Bonnie Kerr, an organizer of the event.

“We have small businesses, services, few different things to check out.”

Kerr said the event is a favourite among local small businesses.

“They like to come back because we know we put the effort into making the marketing known, and people find out about us,” Kerr continued.

“So many people, especially right now with inflation and stuff, they want to come out and buy handmade stuff in support, instead of our big box stores.”

Aside from sales made today, Kerr said the businesses that participate usually see a boost after the event as well.

“We do hear from our vendors that they gain new followers, especially on social media or people reaching out to them after,” she said.

“Plus they also make connections with other makers, and different ones to do collaborations and basically we become friends and family, we’re always meeting at the fairs and working together on projects.”

Kerr added they also host seasonal events for the summer, fall, and holiday seasons.

Something going on in the Prince George area you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing pgnews@vistaradio.ca.

Darin Bain
Darin Bain
Darin is a news reporter for Vista Radio's Prince George stations. His career started in the Cariboo in 2020, working as a News Reporter in both 100 Mile House and Williams Lake before making the move to Prince George in late 2021.

Continue Reading

cjci Now playing play

cirx Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

P.G. Fire Rescue and City crews responding to windstorm damage

Prince George Fire Rescue (PGFR) and City operations crews are responding to damage caused by yesterday's (Friday) high winds.

WBB: Timberwolves Start Strong, but Vikes pull away in second half

UNBC drops to 0-3 with the rematch set for tonight at 5pm.

Vikes power past sloppy Timberwolves

The rematch is set for tonight at 7pm.

Strong winds expected to last through the weekend in northern BC

Northern BC isn't out of the woods yet, as moderate to strong winds are forecast to continue through the weekend.

UPDATE: More outages could occur with strong winds expected to continue

Thousands of BC Hydro customers in northern B.C. are left without power this evening (Friday) due to strong wind gusts.
- Advertisement -