With just 14 days until Christmas, Gippsland MP Darren Chester is encouraging locals to continue embracing the Shop Local message.
Mr Chester congratulated the Latrobe Valley Express and local small business community on their ‘Buy Local – Shop Latrobe’ campaign, which was launched to encourage locals to support small businesses in the Latrobe Valley.
“It is important that at all levels we are talking positively about the Latrobe Valley,” Mr Chester said.
“Small and medium businesses are a critical part of our local economy and despite the immediate challenges with Hazelwood, we do have a bright future ahead.
“By spending money locally, we are helping to create jobs. If we want our kids to have jobs, and if we want to keep families in the Latrobe Valley, then we need to support local businesses wherever possible.”
The ‘Buy Local – Shop Latrobe’ campaign partners include Advance Morwell, Moe Traders Association, Traralgon Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Morwell Traders Group and Latrobe City Business and Tourism Association.
Member for Gippsland Darren Chester with small business owner Brenton Wight from Solomon’s Flooring and National Tiles in Traralgon.
