Shop local when you shop on-line

By Cecilia Nasmith

A local entrepreneur has announced a way to shop on-line and still keep it local.

Jim Corcoran, owner and general manager of Ste. Anne's Spa, has launched an on-line marketplace at https://market.steannes.com/

With COVID-19 hitting small businesses especially hard, Corcoran expressed his hope that this virtual space will shine a light on small businesses in Ontario and help them weather the storm.

Under headings such as food and drink, accommodations, hand-made, health and wellness, home, beauty and fashion and art, more than 200 local Ontario businesses are listed.

Corcoran said that sharing his marketing muscle and business savvy is his way of giving back. The Ste. Anne's Marketplace offers a great alternative to big on-line retailers and allows people who want to shop from home to support small business.