Top 10 Reasons to Shop Downtown Canandaigua!

Shops in our downtown create local employment and self-employment. These people in turn spend in the local economy.

Local businesses in Canandaigua are more generous in their support of local charities, schools, and community events. So supporting local shops means a financial impact on your community.

Many people are amazed by the range of products and gifts available.

Out of town shops have done a good job of convincing us all that local businesses = expensive. If you add travel, fees to transfer larger items and your time, the overall cost is often much higher.

People don’t like losing shops and services on Main Street but don’t equate this to how they spend their money.

Independent merchants create distinctive shopping experiences and stock different products. Local businesses respond more quickly to the needs of local customers, stocking products to meet the changing population needs.  We have more local Finger Lakes and/or Canandaigua items than anywhere else!

Local shops often stock a high percentage of local sourced goods which do not require long car and bus journeys, helping reduce our global footprint.  Some merchants create their crafts right in their shop!

Most people can get to their local shops easily and this especially important for the elderly and young people and those without transportation.  We cater to bikes, skaters, walkers, etc.  Some merchants also have wheelchair accessibility.

Evidence from numerous surveys show people receive better customer care and service locally. These businesses survive by their reputation and repeat business which means you get a higher standard of service. Some of our downtown merchants have been in business over a decade, or more!

Private and public sector services cluster around shops. As shops disappear so do hairdressers, banks, and restaurants, etc.  Keep your downtown thriving.