Buy Local Campaign

What is "Loyal to Local"?

The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce proudly hosts this annual campaign to celebrate and support local businesses throughout the holiday shopping season and beyond.

The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce’s Loyal to Local campaign encourages residents and visitors to make local businesses part of their everyday choices, during the holiday season and throughout the year. Through campaign features, social media, and community participation, we aim to raise awareness of the importance of supporting local and bring awareness to our local businesses. Each decision to support local helps build a more connected, thriving community.

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Why It Matters

Local Businesses Build Community

Rhinelander’s local shops and restaurants are more than businesses—they’re part of what makes our town feel like home. Choosing to shop small helps keep that spirit alive and supports the people and neighbors who put their hearts into what they do.

Local Spending Stays Local

When you spend money at a local business, more of that spending can circulate within the community. Local businesses often work with other local companies, employ area residents, and support community organizations. Choosing local helps support the business owners, employees, and neighbors who contribute to our community.

Local Choices Support Our Community's Future

Choosing local is an investment in Rhinelander. A strong local business community helps maintain a variety of shopping, dining, and service options while supporting jobs and opportunities close to home. Every decision to support a local business helps contribute to the community we want to see thrive.

Take the Loyal to Local Pledge

This month, commit to spending at least $50 at a local business you don't typically visit. Whether it's trying a new restaurant, checking out a local shop, or choosing a local business instead of making your next online purchase, your spending can make a difference right here in Rhinelander.

Small choices add up. If every Rhinelander resident took the pledge, we could generate an estimated $414,300 in local spending. Imagine the impact we could make simply by choosing local a little more often.

Participants who complete the Loyal to Local pledge will be entered into a random drawing to win a prize package!

Click Here to Sign the Pledge

Chamber Bucks

Chamber Bucks is a free program that ensures money is spent locally. Chamber Bucks gift certificates can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce and are redeemable at participating Chamber member businesses. Over 100 area businesses participate in this program.

Chamber Bucks can be purchased in dollar amounts of your choice ($5, $10, $25, or $50 increments), and must be used in full when redeemed. They make a great holiday gift!

Click here to learn more about Chamber Bucks.

Spread the word!

Share your local favorites, tag us, and use campaign hashtags to show your support for Rhinelander’s amazing small businesses. Follow the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce on social media for Loyal to Local features, local business content, campaign updates, and ideas for supporting our community.

Use hashtags:

#LoyalToLocal #BuyLocal #LocalFirstRHI #RhinelanderWI
#ExploreLocal #EatLocal #ShopLocal

Tag us!

Facebook: Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce
Instagram: @RhinelanderChamber

Door Poster for Businesses

Download and display the Loyal to Local door poster at your business to encourage customers to shop local and remind them that their purchases help support our community!

Click Here to Download the Poster

Ways to Support Loyal to Local

Shop local. Choose locally owned businesses for gifts, everyday essentials, services and other purchases.
Eat local. Visit area restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and other local food businesses.
Explore local. Discover local attractions, trail systems, and places to spend time in the Rhinelander area.
Spread the word. Share your favorite local businesses on social media and recommend them to friends and family.
Leave a review. Help others find local businesses by sharing your experience on Google, Facebook, or other review platforms.
Give local. Give the gift of Chamber Bucks and help keep spending within the community.