Show the Love: Why Shopping Local Matters For Atascadero
By Atascadero News · Wed Feb 05 2025
By Josh Cross
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your love than by supporting the heart of our community — our amazing local businesses! When you choose to shop local, you're not just buying a gift, you're making a real difference in Atascadero. Here's how:
- You support local families and jobs. Every dollar you spend at a local business helps support our friends, neighbors, and families who work hard to make Atascadero thrive! Can you imagine if everyone had to leave Atascadero to find jobs, groceries, restaurants, services, and more? Our wonderful community would be a ghost town without amazing local businesses.
- You boost our local economy. Shopping local keeps those dollars circulating within our community, strengthening our local economy. What does having a strong economy mean? Well, it means more local jobs — more fun things to do — and more great places to eat and enjoy. We all win when we support each other!
- You'll discover unique and special gifts. Ditch the generic gifts! Our local shops offer treasures you won't find anywhere else — perfect for showing your valentine just how special they are.
- You can create a happier and more enjoyable community. Shopping local creates connections, builds relationships, and strengthens the bonds that make Atascadero such a special place. Connect with your neighbors,and make new friends. Who knows, you might even meet your next valentine while browsing!
Are you ready to spread the love this month to our local shops? Here's a few ideas you can try!
- Treat your sweetheart to a romantic dinner at a local restaurant.
- Surprise your loved one with a unique gift from a local boutique or artisan.
- Enjoy a fun date night at the theaters or local brewery.
- Buy tickets to the Sweetheart Stroll Sip & Shop on February 14.
- Stop by the Chamber to pick up a complimentary Shop Local Atascadero sticker.
This February, let's show our local businesses how much we care. Let's make it a month of support they'll never forget! #LoveAtascadero
New December Chamber Members
Mexicans Junk Removal
2Mexicans.com
DCR Framing
dcrframing.com
James Gentry Musician and Band
solosaxnightparty.com
North County Dance and Performing Arts Foundation
NCDPAF.org
Paso Food CO-OP
pasofoodcooperative.com
Paso Robles Ford
pasoford.com
Protective Law Corporation
LawNews.TV
TV Pure Vision Financial Consultants
purevisionfinancialconsultants.com
SERVPRO of Morro Bay to King City
servpromorrobaykingcity.com
Your People Professionals
ypp.com
New North County Latinos In Business Members
Corvus Wealth Advisors
corvuswealth.com
DC Ranch, LLC (Organic Farm)
Morro Accessories Boutique
morroaccessoryboutique.com
The Paso Food CO-OP
pasofoodcooperative.com
Azteca Market (NCLB)
aztecamarketatascadero.com
Upcoming Events
Register for upcoming events at atascaderochamber.org/events/events-calendar.
State of the City
Thursday, February 13 | 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Location: Colony Cinemas
Sweetheart Stroll Sip & Shop
Friday, February 14 | 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Location: Downtown Atascadero
The Annual Awards Dinner & Gala
Saturday, April 5
Location: Rava Wines
SLO CAL Wine Passport
Good all year. On sale now!
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