Member for Monaro John Barilaro is urging local shop owners to list their details on the NSW Government's Buy Regional hub in the lead up to the Christmas shopping rush.
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On Monday Mr Barilaro attended the launch of the NSW Government's Buy Regional campaign, an online hub that showcases regional shops and sellers together in one place, to make it easy for shoppers to both find the perfect Christmas gift and support regional NSW.
"Regional businesses can participate in the Buy Regional hub and social media network for free, so people wanting to help can give shop owners in drought stricken areas the present they want most this Christmas - customers," Mr Barilaro said.
"We've recently seen the great success of online communities like #buyfromthebush and the NSW Government's Buy Regional hub is bringing all of these fantastic initiatives together to provide an easy to browse directory of regional businesses.
"The Buy Regional hub includes information to help local businesses create an online presence if they choose to, but there's no reason why you can't list your details and take orders over the phone or via email."
Community members are also being encouraged to visit www.nsw.gov.au/buyregional and browse six categories, Wine, Fashion, Food, Gifts for Kids, Art & Design and Christmas hampers, to find gifts for their friends and family and support regional NSW towns.
"Every dollar you spend with a regional retailer or producer helps keep that small business afloat, supports jobs in that town and gets money flowing through the local economy, which is what is needed while we wait for the drought to break," Mr Barilaro said.
"I encourage all Monaro small businesses to provide their details to the Buy Regional hub so shoppers can check out what you have to offer this Christmas."
The Buy Regional for Christmas hub is at: www.nsw.gov.au/buyregional.
