Choosing to shop at local businesses fuels positive change, because New Orleans business owners contribute entrepreneurial ideas, source locally, and help define what makes our city unique. If you haven’t shopped at a small business lately, now is the season!

Whether your shopping list includes special gifts or everyday essentials, your choices matter. Supporting local businesses isn’t just a feel-good gesture—it’s a powerful way to boost your community.

If you’re not sure where to start, check out our Guide to Local Holiday Shopping, map of locally owned businesses, or the #ShopLocalNOLA shoutouts by everyone from civic leaders to business innovators.