Portland Buy Local

As our Local Season campaign comes to a close, we want to say one thing: thank you. You showed up in a big way, and every local purchase, meal, and visit helped carry our neighbors through the toughest months of the year.

While the campaign is ending, supporting local businesses doesn’t stop here. Winter is the most challenging time of year for small businesses. But even when the tourists return, locals are still the lifeline that keeps our businesses going year round.

Choosing a locally owned business strengthens the entire local economy. Research shows that independent retailers return about 53% of their revenue back into the local economy, more than three times the 14% returned by national chains.

With Local Season wrapping up, we invite everyone to make a simple commitment: choose local first, all year long. Let’s finish Local Season the same way we started it: together.

As our Local Season campaign comes to a close, we’re reminded how much every visit, every purchase, and every share matters.

Be the reason a Portland small business stays open this spring. Shop local and support the people and places that make our city shine.

Your weekend plans this winter have helped keep the doors open to our favorite local spots.

As we wrap up It’s Local Season this week, make sure to stop by your go-to place and show some love 🤍

Businesses highlighted:�🍷 Angoor Wine Bar�⛳️ Minibar�🎳 Bayside Bowl�🛼 Happy Wheels�🎶 Portland House of Music�👾 Arcadia

Since 2013, Hunt & Alpine has been serving classic craft cocktails and food in the heart of Portland, Maine. 🍸

Owner Andrew Volk says what makes Portland special is the sense of community. You know the person distilling your gin, the person brewing your beer, and the people bringing your food to the table.

That connection is part of what makes Portland’s food and drink scene thrive and why supporting local businesses matters. When you know the people behind it, everything tastes better.

Meet Ari, owner of Longfellow Books in the heart of downtown Portland. From staff picks to bestsellers, they’ve got your next great read, whether it’s a gripping thriller or that one niche title you can’t quite remember. So skip the big box and online retailers, stop by and let Ari and his local staff help you find your next favorite book.

Home to thoughtfully curated animal wellness products, The Fish & Bone on India Street in Portland, Maine redefines the average pet store experience. Owner, dog lover, and community advocate Kathy Palmer draws inspiration from Portland’s close-knit culture, proving that strong local support can make a world of difference.

Her team will get geeky about pet food & care to help you select the best for your furry family. Always independent and proudly locally owned, Fish & Bone continues to be a place where pet lovers can shop local and feel at home. Stop in and get to know Kathy and the Fish & Bone pack. 🐶🐱