Local Love Los Alamos & White Rock

1.  Everything starts with snapping a picture or shooting a video clip. You can use a picture/video you took in the past, take a picture/video with your phone's camera, or take a picture/video right in a new social media post. 2. You don't need to post in real-time while you are at the local business. Feel free to do it later at home or elsewhere. 3. Make sure your social media post is set to "Public" (menu near the top of the post).  If it isn't public, the contest volunteers won't be able to see it, and it won't get registered as an entry. 4.  At a minimum, include the hashtags #LALocalLove and @placesandspacesLA in the post. Including a story about your visit or history with the business, a testimonial, or other comment will make you eligible for bonus prizes in the Grand Prize round. 5. Using the Facebook "check-in" in your post will make your entry count as two entries. 6. Spread the love. Share your entry with local FB groups that you parti...

  Register Your Business Location   Tips for making the most of this promotion - 1) Show your #LALocalLove by making a post at local businesses that you happen to visit. You are entered to win prizes for your entries at fellow local businesses. 2) Encourage family, friends, employees, and neighboring local businesses to participate. 3) Share #LALocalLove postings that you see on your public timeline and to local FB groups you participate in.  Share the #LALocalLove ! FAQ's for Local Businesses

  Local Business Definition: For the purposes of the Local Love initiative, a "local business" is a small, independent establishment located in the Los Alamos area, including White Rock. The local location of locally or regionally-owned franchise establishments may be included at Places & Spaces discretion.  Although the program will focus on merchant businesses, any local business may participate. If you notice what you think are mistakes or businesses that are no longer open, please email placesandspacesla@gmail with details. If you think a business meeting the definition is missing from the list, please email placesandspacesla@gmail.com with as much of the following information about the business as possible: Business Name, Address, Website url, Phone Number, Businesses Email Address; Description of what they sell and/or services provided. We will review as quickly as possible. Alternately, businesses applying to be added to the list can complete the form at www.tinyu...

  Places and Spaces is sponsoring the Local Love Snap, Tag, and Share Holiday Contest from now until early January. All that is required of you is to snap a picture when visiting a local business, share it on your Facebook or Instagram public timeline, tag your post with the #LALocalLove and @placesandspacesLA tags, and share it. A review or story about your visit is optional, but appreciated. Local shops, stores, restaurants, cafes, pubs, and service providers are all eligible places. If you are not sure which businesses are local businesses, visit our website at https://supportlocal-la-wr.blogspot.com/ for listings. There are more than 100 local businesses in the Los Alamos area. Click here to read the rules for the contest.

Mission: To identify and implement methods and technologies that make it easier for locals, visitors, and commuters to connect more easily with the places and spaces of our local business community, thereby driving year-round traffic and revenue.  

The holiday season is a magical time of year, filled with cheer, goodwill, and the joy of giving. As you make your lists and check them twice, remember the heart of our community: our local businesses in Los Alamos and White Rock. When you choose to shop local, you're not just buying a product; you're investing in our neighbors, helping to create jobs, and keeping our towns vibrant and unique. This year, let's make a conscious effort to support the entrepreneurs who make our community special. Here are five ideas to help you champion local businesses this holiday season: 1. Think Beyond the Big Box Store Before you click "add to cart" on a national retailer's website or head to a large chain, take a moment to consider if a local shop might offer something similar – or even better! Our local boutiques, bookstores, toy shops, and gift stores often carry unique items you won't find anywhere else. They offer a curated selection and a personal touch that makes ...