Think Local First is the only registered non-profit society of locally owned, independent business that seek to promote the social and economic benefits of shopping local in the Greater Victoria Area. We are directed by a group of enthusiastic volunteers who are all local business owners in Victoria. Now more than ever, businesses need to market the fact that they are locally-owned to give them an edge over the competition.

Our goals are to:
-Support and strengthen locally owned, independent business and maintain jobs,
-Preserve and enhance our unique neighbourhoods and business district, and
-Get consumers to commit to spending more dollars with locally-owned businesses

We aim to have every locally-owned business in Victoria be a member. The more members we have, the stronger our message is, and the greater the impact on public awareness — the ultimate mandate of Think Local First is to educate and increase public awareness of local businesses.