What is "Shop Local Youngstown"?
"Shop Local Youngstown" is a newsletter and website dedicated to supporting small businesses and organizations in Youngstown and surrounding communities.
Read below to learn more!
Community Newsletter
Our newsletter is sent by email to hundreds of local residents every Monday and Friday.
We currently have 469 newsletter subscribers.
Here's what's included in the newsletter:
Coming Soon!
We'll be including these items in the newsletter in the near future:
Do you own or manage a business?
Business Directory
We're building a comprehensive online directory of businesses and organizations in the greater Youngstown area.
Do you own or manage a business?
Opinion Polls
We want to know what you think about your favorite local businesses!
We're currently running a poll for "Best Pizza in Youngstown" with more polls planned.
coming soon!
The following items are currently in development, and should be available soon. We thought you might like to know what's coming...
Giveaways
Would you like to win a prize donated by a local business?
It's another way to get excited about the small businesses and organizations in our community.
Stay tuned -- we'll be starting giveaways soon!
How a giveaway can help your business:
A small prize offered by your business can generate a lot of excitement -- and sales -- for your business. We make it easy and affordable.
Birthday Club
How about free food or other goodies on your birthday?
We're putting together some very special offers from local businesses to help you celebrate your special day.
Why are birthday customers the best kind?
Birthday customers often celebrate with friends, which increases your revenue. Plus they tend to "splurg", buying items they normally wouldn't.
"Smart" Digital Coupons
Our coupons are the smart way to save on local products and services. Download coupons from our website and save money on your next visit.
Why are "smart" coupons good for business?
Our "smart" coupons use automated time-sensitive reminders to create urgency and boost sales. They also help you track your sales volume and minimize fraud and misuse.
Discount Gift Cards
Discover amazing local deals with our discount gift cards and vouchers—save big on restaurants, salons, activities, and other products and services offered by Youngstown-area businesses!
Why are Discount Gift Cards good for your business?
Turn your gift cards into guaranteed revenue—without lifting a finger. Our platform makes it effortless to sell vouchers and discounted gift cards, with zero upfront cost and instant payouts for every sale. We handle everything, so you can focus on your business.
Welcome to Shop Local Youngstown!
Our newsletter and website are dedicated to uplifting the small businesses that make our community unique.
We connect local residents with trusted shops, services, and events in Youngstown and the surrounding areas—making it easier than ever to support your neighbors.
Whether you're a business owner or a loyal shopper, we're here to serve.
- John and Susan Horning
