Brampton residents can win a gift card just for doing their holiday shopping locally

The holidays are upon us, and all the best places to celebrate are right here in Brampton.

Now’s the perfect time to get out and shop, whether you’re enjoying a meal with loved ones, shopping for holiday gifts, or just having fun. Brampton’s businesses are open and ready to safely welcome you!

Not only does shopping in Brampton help support your local community, you could get a little something extra when you shop local, courtesy of the Ready in Brampton program.

Some lucky local shoppers can win a $50 gift card to Bramalea City Centre, Downtown Brampton, or Shoppers World. The contest is on now until January 28.

Here’s how you can win:

• Take a photo or selfie with your favourite Brampton business
• Post it on Instagram with the hashtag #readybrampton
• Tag and follow @bramptonbot
• Check your DMs to see if you won — one winner will be randomly drawn every week.

Meet some of the businesses of Brampton, and check Ready in Brampton for more businesses each week:

The Ready in Brampton program is also committed to making sure local businesses get all the support and outreach they need.

Business owners can get a boost to their marketing with the program’s Small Business Toolkits. The toolkits contain a variety of Ready in Brampton logos, posters, social media templates, and videos, so customers know your doors are open at this crucial time of the year.

These tools are perfect for your business’ website and social media pages, store window, counter displays, flyers, menus, table cards, advertisements, and more.

This holiday season and beyond, shop and support local. Whether you want to shop, dine, work or play –  it’s all ready in Brampton!

Ready in Brampton is brought to you by the Brampton Board of Trade.

For more information, contact BBOT or follow their Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and be sure to visit your local merchants, restaurants and other businesses for news, contests, special offers and more.