Championing Pelham's local businesses
Pelham is home to many Canadian business success stories, built on the caring, creative, and independent spirit of its owners. Their business is their future. Our entrepreneurs have successfully developed future-proof, tariff-proof, and recession-proof solutions out of necessity. This is why defending local business is so important.
The heart of our community
We are hoping to reach everyone in the community with this page. Small enterprises, with their entrepreneurial experiences and knowledge, supported by dedication, devotion, loyalty, and the feeling of owning something worthwhile, are best equipped to assess risks and challenges and create new and more profound responses.
Why local matters
According to published data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), for every dollar spent at a small business, 66 cents on average stays local to pay suppliers, wages and benefits, and taxes. Conversely, only 11 cents of every dollar spent stays in the community when consumers shop at a large multinational business.
Supporting local success
These are two compelling reasons to support local entrepreneurs. Pelham can help by keeping taxes down and creating the conditions for success for all businesses. Supporting local businesses means supporting local jobs, vibrancy, and creativity within our community.