Show those special dads and father figures in your life how much you care about them this Father's Day and get them something unique right here in Placer County.
Our local business owners can share valuable deals with you and recommend gifts that will take your breath away. Looking for an excursion? Visit one of Placer County’s notable restaurants, wineries or breweries for an unforgettable experience. Treat your loved ones to a picnic at one of our breathtaking locations or explore nature on a hike. No matter your destination, Placer County offers exceptional choices to make this Father's Day special.
From handcrafted goods to fine jewelry, our Placer County business community is one-of-a-kind, and they know just what Dad will want this weekend. Find that perfect gift and show love for local this year by shopping Placer. See who else is supporting our local businesses by using the hashtag #ShopPlacer.
Let’s #ShopPlacer together.
Placer County is home to roughly 13,000 businesses. It is estimated that between 80-90% of these are considered small businesses.
This is our third year sharing the Shop Placer campaign through our local chambers of commerce and cities. It began during the height of the pandemic to increase sales at the local level and support any small business going through hardship.
According to the U.S. Small Business Association and the U.S. Department of Labor, small businesses employ 77 million Americans and accounted for 65% of all new jobs over the past 17 years.
Local businesses are also more likely to support other local businesses such as banks, service providers and nearby farms. That means those other small businesses generate revenue from local purchases and can keep their own employees on their staff.
Beyond their commitment to serving the community and their support for other local businesses, research has shown that 91% of local business owners contribute to local schools, nonprofits and community groups, by volunteering and making donations.
Yes. Shopping locally can help save energy and resources by reducing carbon emission through less fuel for transportation and less packaging.
The Environmental Protection Agency has reported that clusters of small businesses in a walkable area, or near residential areas, may reduce car usage and encourage biking and walking for shoppers. Areas of the city designed for walking and outdoor shopping help reduce emissions from vehicles, improving air quality. As for the differences in online shopping, many carbon-creating practices can be reduced when shopping locally—anything from less air transportation and ground transportation for delivery to reduced packaging helps reduce a shoppers’ carbon footprint.
* According to the U.S. Small Business Association and the U.S. Department of Labor