{"id":8768,"date":"2021-07-02T17:54:23","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T07:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/?p=8768"},"modified":"2021-07-03T09:32:19","modified_gmt":"2021-07-02T23:32:19","slug":"love-local-blue-mountains-businesses-need-your-support-now-more-than-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/love-local-blue-mountains-businesses-need-your-support-now-more-than-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"LOVE LOCAL: Blue Mountains businesses need your support now more than ever"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"a9inh-0-0\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"rg57-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"rg57-0-0\">\n<p><span data-offset-key=\"rg57-0-0\">The BMCC is re-igniting its popular Love Local campaign to boost support of local businesses following the latest COVID-19 restrictions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-offset-key=\"rg57-0-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/0.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8772 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/0.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Mountains businesses need your support now more than ever\" width=\"609\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/0.jpg 609w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/0-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"4jjn8-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"4jjn8-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4jjn8-0-0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"b7627-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"b7627-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"b7627-0-0\">The campaign, first launched in January 2020 amid that summer\u2019s bushfires, encourages the community to spend more with local businesses during difficult times. It evolved last year during the onset of the pandemic.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"f3jpo-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"f3jpo-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"f3jpo-0-0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"2b95k-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2b95k-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2b95k-0-0\">To raise awareness about the many ways local consumers can show support during the latest COVID-19 restrictions, Council is now providing marketing resources to suit a variety of businesses.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"7pu1u-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7pu1u-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7pu1u-0-0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"er863-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"er863-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"er863-0-0\">The new Love Local signs and social media resources feature calls to action and information, such as \u2018Takeaway only\u2019, \u2018Classes online\u2019 and \u2018Contactless pick up\u2019. These resources are available to download from Council\u2019s website here: bmcc.nsw.gov.au\/love-local-resources-for-business.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"4pjeb-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"4pjeb-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4pjeb-0-0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"679d7-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"679d7-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"679d7-0-0\">BMCC spokesperson, Cr Mark Greenhill, said: \u201cIt\u2019s devastating for our local operators that just as they were recovering from last year\u2019s bushfire aftermath, and COVID-19 lockdowns, they face further obstacles when it should be the busiest time of year. Many of them had been anticipating increased visitors for the winter school holidays.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"54jda-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"54jda-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"54jda-0-0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"f9rh9-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"f9rh9-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"f9rh9-0-0\">\u201cWe support the current restrictions that can help us stay safe and keep this pandemic under control, but it is vital now more than ever that we keep supporting those businesses that remain open, albeit under different circumstances.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"1otpv-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"1otpv-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1otpv-0-0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"7lm1r-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7lm1r-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7lm1r-0-0\">\u201cThese businesses still have overheads to pay, including rent, power and their suppliers. I\u2019m aware that many people have reduced budgets, but if we can all spend even a few extra dollars at our local shops or caf\u00e9s on takeaways, it can all make a significant difference.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"29ok0-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"29ok0-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"29ok0-0-0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"8eaa7-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"8eaa7-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"8eaa7-0-0\">\u201cBMCC&#8217;s Love Local campaign is a way we can encourage consumers to get behind their local shops, services, or food outlets. Providing marketing resources to local businesses, so they can promote how they\u2019re operating during current COVID-19 restrictions will help locals understand how they can provide support.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"bmot6-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"bmot6-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"bmot6-0-0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"67uia-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"67uia-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"67uia-0-0\">The BMCC is also waiving rents for all tenants in Council buildings under commercial agreements during the current lockdown period, given the ongoing strain on local businesses following multiple crises.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"abe7q-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"abe7q-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"abe7q-0-0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"e02ig-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"e02ig-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"e02ig-0-0\">The community can support local businesses by:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"hp5e-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"hp5e-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"hp5e-0-0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"dt16i-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"dt16i-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"dt16i-0-0\">\u2022 Shopping over the phone or online at a local business<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"36l0f-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"36l0f-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"36l0f-0-0\">\u2022 Ordering takeaways or delivery from your favourite restaurant during COVID-19 shutdowns<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"8rutq-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"8rutq-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"8rutq-0-0\">\u2022 Buying gift cards from local businesses<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"2f80b-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2f80b-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2f80b-0-0\">\u2022 Writing a review or promoting your favourite business on social media<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"dugn0-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"dugn0-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"dugn0-0-0\">\u2022 Sharing the Love Local campaign.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"5fa49-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5fa49-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5fa49-0-0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"dkf1v-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"dkf1v-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"dkf1v-0-0\">The BMCC officers are also compiling a list of the resources and assistance initiatives that are becoming available to support affected business. To stay up to date subscribe to our regular Business News Snapshot and this information will be emailed to you. Go to https:\/\/www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au\/business\/business-news-snapshot.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"d4d9k-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"d4d9k-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"d4d9k-0-0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"6jn4s-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6jn4s-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"6jn4s-0-0\">For more information about how to Love Local go to: <a href=\"http:\/\/bmcc.nsw.gov.au\/love-local\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bmcc.nsw.gov.au\/love-local<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-offset-key=\"6jn4s-0-0\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-offset-key=\"6jn4s-0-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.au-range.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6888 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Au-Range-Banner.jpg\" alt=\"Au-Range Souvenirs\" width=\"1996\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Au-Range-Banner.jpg 1996w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Au-Range-Banner-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Au-Range-Banner-1024x242.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Au-Range-Banner-768x181.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Au-Range-Banner-1536x362.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Au-Range-Banner-660x156.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1996px) 100vw, 1996px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"a2tmf-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"a2tmf-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"a2tmf-0-0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"996s-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"996s-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"996s-0-0\">\ud83c\udf1e CONCIERGE: www.askroz.news\/ARBMconcierge<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"evn9p-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"evn9p-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"evn9p-0-0\">\ud83c\udf1e Q&amp;A: www.askroz.news\/ARBMqanda<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"di2pc-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"di2pc-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"di2pc-0-0\">\ud83c\udf1e eMAGS: www.askroz.news\/ARBMemags<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"chp5h-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"chp5h-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"chp5h-0-0\">\ud83c\udf1e SUBSCRIBE: www.askroz.news\/ARBMsubscribe<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"b8jpl-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"b8jpl-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"b8jpl-0-0\">\ud83c\udf1e EVENTS: www.askroz.news\/ARBMevents<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-offset-key=\"b8jpl-0-0\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-offset-key=\"b8jpl-0-0\">\n<div id=\"attachment_8773\" style=\"width: 632px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Love_Local_during-COVID-19.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8773\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Love_Local_during-COVID-19.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Mountains businesses need your support now more than ever\" width=\"622\" height=\"877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Love_Local_during-COVID-19.jpg 622w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Love_Local_during-COVID-19-213x300.jpg 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8773\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blue Mountains businesses need your support now more than ever<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1u0ov\" data-offset-key=\"b4tgc-0-0\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; The BMCC is re-igniting its popular Love Local campaign to boost support of local businesses following the latest COVID-19 restrictions. &nbsp; The campaign, first launched in January 2020 amid that summer\u2019s bushfires, encourages the community to spend more with local businesses during difficult times. It evolved last year during the onset of the pandemic.\u2026 <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/love-local-blue-mountains-businesses-need-your-support-now-more-than-ever\/\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":493,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,1118,747,835],"tags":[864,1156],"class_list":["post-8768","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-askroz","category-foodie","category-great-shopping","category-shopping","tag-au-range-katoomba","tag-love-local"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>LOVE LOCAL: Blue Mountains businesses need your support now more than ever - Ask Roz<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The BMCC is re-igniting its popular Love Local campaign to boost support of local businesses following the latest COVID-19 restrictions.The campaign, first launched in January 2020 amid that summer\u2019s bushfires, encourages the community to spend more with local businesses during difficult times. 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