Recommend a small business you love with #MySmallBizReco on social media.
About #MySmallBizReco
Small businesses have faced tough times recently, but there’s something we can all do to help – recommend them! Recommendations are an incredibly valuable way for local businesses to get more exposure and attract new customers. That’s why we’re calling on small business supporters to recommend a business that they love on social media with #MySmallBizReco. Because we all know – where you shop matters.
How it Works
For the chance to have your reco promoted to
more people in your area.
To help support your favourite small business!
We’ve partnered with the amazing Dan Levy to support Canadian small businesses. See what he has to say.
#MySmallBizReco at TIFF
We’ve partnered with some incredible local businesses to help bring our events to life at the Toronto International Film Festival® this year
ADF Media
ADF Media is a creative media agency based in Toronto, Canada that specializes in content strategy, production and bring a vibe to everything they touch. Their passion is storytelling with likeminded brands to produce excellent content.
ALMA + GIL
Inspired by his grandparents, ALMA + GIL is a visionary kombucha company by established Toronto chef, Gerry Quintero. In honour of his relatives, each namesake flavour packs the freshest punch. ALMA + GIL is also your one-stop-shop for produce boxes and chef inspired meal kits.
Burdock Brewery
Burdock is a brewery, music hall, restaurant and online beer emporium all in one. They bring you everything from crispy, balanced pale ales & lagers, electric wine-beer blends, intimate local performances, and fresh & energetic dishes.
Cherry Street Bar-B-Que
Cherry Street Bar-B-Que is a household name in the Toronto BBQ scene. Their pit-smoked meats are fired over white oak using time-honoured and classic Southern smoking techniques. Influenced by a variety of regional styles, they offer a truly unique flavour experience.
Congo Blue Productions
Congo Blue is an independent creative design collective based in Toronto. They produce, design and execute some of the most impactful lighting design in Toronto and set the backdrop for the top local talent to shine.
Defined Designs
If you can dream it, they can build it. Defined Designs bring creative concepts to life with constructed pieces for events across the country (and the globe!) They started as two fine craftsmen and have (literally) built their business from there.
Elm Street Italian Deli
Nobody does artisanal meats, cheeses, & breads like an old-school Italian Deli. Elm Street Deli makes all of their sandwich meats in-house, bakes their own bread, and proudly produces small batch condiments. They're the perfect pre-picnic stop for take-away sandwiches and sides.
Maha's
Named in honour of their mother, Maha's shares Egypt's bountiful culture and history through food. The importance of coming together over food has influenced their approach, weaving childhood favourites into the menu, inspired by the way their mother and grandmother cooked for them.
Mira Mira
Mira Mira is your must go-to fresh food neighbourhood shop. Where they are small in footprint, they are huge in passion and flavour. The best news is that they'll bring it all to you by catering your special event, no matter the occasion.
Peace Collective
Peace Collective gives Canadians a way to represent themselves in the world. A pillar in the community, they took the challenges presented by COVID-19 and equipped frontline workers with reusable masks, donating 10,000 to date. They've also diverted proceeds from sales directly to food banks across Canada.
ps by prettysweet
ps by prettysweet is Chef Adjoa Duncan's creative take on custom cakes and sweets, turning your ideas into desserts. Whether it's profiteroles, cookies, or unicorn cakes - wherever your imagination takes you, ps by prettysweet handmakes it just for you.
Reservedx
Reservedx is a women founded and minority led Talent Management Agency representing a diverse team of Freelance event professionals. With varied backgrounds, skill sets, and perspectives, the team at Reservedx leverage their expertise to support brands and agencies across multiple platforms.
SoYoung
SoYoung is a Canadian brand of elevated lunch bags on a mission to make packaging your lunch sustainable, stylish, and self-empowering. Their bags have a minimal aesthetic and thoughtful features like removable insulated inserts, messenger straps, and accessory pockets.
®Toronto International Film Festival Inc., used under license
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