Support for Local

 

  LOCO is a growing alliance of local companies working to strengthen our communities, grow the local economy, and build strong, sustainable businesses. We believe in sourcing and supporting local BC companies and products as much as we can. Here are some businesses we've partnered with. 

 

 

PCNA offers the industry's biggest and most diverse offering of products and docoration services. As a leading promotional products supplier, PCNA provide everything from backpacks, water bottles and wireless power banks to stylish polos, jackets and hoodies – thousands of products in all, with the capability to imprint logos on each and every one of them.

   

Cedar Mountain Studios was founded by Don & Suzanne Zacharias over 40 years ago on beautiful Salt Spring Island. Surrounded by cedar trees and the beauty of Mother Nature, this husband-and-wife team handmake their wood and canvas-based products hoping to spark joy and inspiration in their customers. 

 

In 1970 Charlie began the business with a small product line of boxed and bulk assorted chocolates out of a small storefront. Chalie's CHOCOLATE FACTORY, a family owned and operated business , makes their chocolates from Callenbaut Chocolate imported from Belgium. 

 

Mala started this business in late 2019. Their hand poured scented candles are crafted from the simplest of ingredients: natural coconut and soy wax, wood wicks, lead-free cotton wicks and phthalate-free fragrance and essential oils. By choosing Mala brand, you will be making a great impact on a small business while lessening the environmental footprint. 

   

Art + Soul Creative Co. is a constantly growing collection of cheerful greeting cards and whimsical art prints created by artist & illustrator Laura Kwok. Many of her designs are inspired by her love for nature, animals, and food and lovingly designed, printed, and packaged in Vancouver, Canada. We hope that you enjoy browsing through their colourful card collection and that you find a little bit of art that speaks to your soul!

   

uKagu is committed to working toward improved environmental sustainability in our business activities. We favor suppliers that work to sustain, protect and restore the environment, by such means as energy conservation, recycling and proper disposal of waste, as well as by environmental restoration.

 

Based in Vancouver, Herschel Supply Co. is a design driven accessories brand that produces detailed, fine quality products. The company is named after the town in Saskatchewan where three generations of the founder's family lived.

 

Lionheart Sports operates out of Vancouver and offer multi-sport clothing high quality technical sportswear to players and teams throughout North America. The garments produced is done so with high level of attention to detail which focus on fit, style, fabrics, construction, and making logos stand out.

Established in 1989

 

Native Northwest was established over 38 years ago with the goal of celebrating indigenous artist. They strive to celebrate indigenous culture through their range of unique and high-quality products featuring Native art. Each piece features the name and tribal affiliation of the designing artist and, when possible, a quote offering insight into the artist's personal and cultural meaning of the design.

 

Reclaimed Print Co. is committed to offering quality artworks & home decor products using locally sourced & sustainable wood & stone. They are proud to be 100% Canadian designed and made.

 

Dogwood Letterpress is based in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia and is run by Lisa Currer and her husband, Sean Boag. They create designs with real people in mind, and with the intention of inspiring you to connect with friends, colleagues and loved ones with hand-written notes.

They use a combination of hand-carved linocuts, photopolymer plates, and hand-set metal & wooden type to create our prints. 

   

Zinnia, creator of ZinniaAwakens card, lives on the west coast of British Columbia. As a yoga teacher, She started drawing yoga cards and now her playful illustrations are seen inspired by nature, yoga, reading, and daydreaming.