The Love-19 Challenge was a call to real estate lenders, such as myself, to give community support by buying 19 gift cards from local businesses who have been affected in some way by the COVID-19 pandemic, and giving the gift cards away.
As a business owner myself I understand running a business is stressful. I couldn’t imagine how much more stressful it was for small businesses that have been forced to scale back or shut their doors entirely.
This campaign was a great way to show others how much you care about local businesses and to really celebrate the unsung heroes of our economy who took risks every day to build businesses.
I had accepted this challenge and each week I had been teaming up great local business people who have been helping me make this challenge bigger and better. I would like to thank all the wonderful and generous professionals, entrepreneurs, and the local business owners who have joined me through the past 19 weeks with my Love-19 Challenge to support local businesses. Together we have given away $1,890 in the form of gift cards and gift certificates, supporting 19 local businesses in the Gold Horseshoe area.
And above all, I want to thank you! Thank you for joining me to support local businesses. I am grateful together we were able to help so many local businesses.
Summary
Week 1, I supported Memphis Fire BBQ in Winona. Read more…
Week 2, I partnered with Gino Montani, Real Estate Broker with Royal LePage State Realty to support Laki’s Family Restaurant in Smithville. Read more…
Week 3, I partnered with Peter Ziolkowski, Senior Financial Advisor with Experior Financial Group to support Renegade Xtreme Fitness in Hamilton. Read more…
Week 4, I partnered with Mafu Ojisua, Chartered Professional Accountant with D.O. Chartered Accountants to support Gage Pizza and Wings in Hamilton. Read more…
Week 5, I partnered with Peter Ziolkowski, Senior Financial Advisor with Experior Financial Group to support La Creme De La Creme Creamery Inc in Burlington. Read more…
Week 6, I partnered with Mahnoor of Mahnoor Portrait Art in Beamsville. Read more…
Week 7, I partnered with Emi Mujynya, Real Estate Sales Representative with Coldwell Banker Momentum Realty, Brokerage to support Lakeport Fish & Chips in St. Catharines. Read more…
Week 8, I partnered with Jennifer Wallace, Insurance and Financial Advisor in Niagara Region to support Smoke’s Poutinerie in St Catharines. Read more…
Week 9, I partnered with Lisa Mulholland, Founder of Mulholland Drive to support Mystic Ramen Restaurant in Hamilton and We Feed the Need HamOnt. Read more…
Week 10, I partnered with Annette Hemerik, Realtor with Keller WILLIAMS Complete Realty to support Your Boutique Fashions, now in pop-up shops everywhere. Read more…
Week 11, I partnered with Dale Stoneman, Independent Associate with LegalShield to support Skyway Diner in Burlington. Read more…
Week 12, I partnered with Emi Mujynya, Real Estate Sales Representative with Coldwell Banker Momentum Realty, Brokerage to support Joe Feta’s Greek Village in St. Catharines. Read more…
Week 13, I partnered with Sue Coleman, Independent Brand Partner with Neora to support The Olive Board Charcuterie Company in Grimsby. Read more…
Week 14, I partnered with Anne Bulstrode, Training and Development Specialist & Author of AMB Consulting to support The Judge and Jester in Grimsby. Read more…
Week 15, I partnered with Janice Best of Good Health Hypnosis to support Crumbus Bakeshop in Hamilton. Read more…
Week 16, I partnered with Emi Mujynya, Real Estate Sales Representative with Coldwell Banker Momentum Realty, Brokerage to support Stuffed with Love Perogies in St. Catharines. Read more…
Week 17, I partnered with Michael O’Brien, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones to support Maccheroni Cucina Alfresco Restaurant in Hamilton. Read more…
Week 18, I partnered with Karen Zahoruk, Real Estate Broker with RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc. to support I Love Gelato in Burlington. Read more…
Week 19, I supported Amici’s Pizzeria in Grimsby and gave some big news. Read more...
What’s Next?
I have some news. I have decided, I will continue doing the giveaway with you. It’s going to evolve over time, that’s a given. For example, the first change is going to be: monthly giveaway instead of weekly. And, through my emails, I will keep you guys posted. I am incorporating the giveaway in my VIP Club.
Thank you everyone for joining me to help support local businesses. I am grateful together we were able to help so many local businesses.
If you are interested in being a part of Juanita’s VIP club and/or the monthly giveaway, feel free to sign up at http://vipclub.mymortgagehelp.ca or subscribe below: