Spread the Love Month Encourages Community-Wide Support for Local Businesses Across Louisa
Louisa County, VA — February is the month of love, and in Louisa that love is being put into action through Spread the Love Month. This community-driven campaign that invites everyone to intentionally support local businesses and strengthen the local economy through everyday choices made throughout the month.
At its core, Spread the Love Month highlights how consistent, collective support—shopping local, choosing local services, and engaging with local businesses—creates meaningful impact. The campaign encourages sustained participation throughout February to spotlight the businesses that serve Louisa and demonstrate the power of intentional community support.
“This campaign started the way so many good things do, with a conversation with a local business owner,” said Tracy Hale Clark, Executive Director of the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce. “When businesses share ideas about what they need, our role as a Chamber is to listen and help turn those ideas into something that supports the broader business community. Spread the Love Month is a great example of that collaboration in action.”
How the Community Can Participate
Participating is simple and flexible. Throughout February, individuals are encouraged to support participating local businesses in multiple ways and as often as they choose by:
- Making purchases / donations of $10 or more at participating businesses and organizations
- Leaving online reviews on platforms such as Google or Facebook
(Reviews count even without a purchase, with proof of the visit)
Support can be shown multiple times across multiple businesses. At the end of the month, participants will be recognized and eligible for prizes based on overall engagement and participation. A growing list of participating businesses is available at LoveLouisa.org.
How Businesses Can Get Involved
All local businesses in Louisa are invited to participate, and we’ve made it simple to do at any time throughout the month of February.
Visit LoveLouisa.org and follow these three simple steps:
1. Review the details about participation
2. Get Listed:
- Chamber member businesses are automatically listed and should review their listing for accuracy. If you wish to opt out, simply email memberservices@louisachamber.org.
- All other businesses that wish to participate can review details, click the “Show Us Some Love” button and complete the contact us form.
3. Spread the Love: Join fellow local businesses in promoting the campaign and encouraging community support throughout the month.
“As a local business owner, I see every day how much stronger we are when we support each other,” said Julie Smith, owner of Mineral Mercantile. “Spread the Love Month is about showing up—for our customers, for our neighbors, and for fellow business owners. When the community chooses local, and businesses lift one another up, it makes a real difference for all of us.”
About Love Louisa
Love Louisa is a community-powered initiative of the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce, serving as a digital resource to life in Louisa County, Virginia. The resource highlights local businesses, services, job opportunities, community organizations, and events to strengthen connections and celebrate what makes Louisa a great place to live and work. To explore resources or get involved, visit LoveLouisa.org or follow @LoveLouisaVA on Facebook.
About the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a member-driven organization that promotes business, strengthens economic and community development, and serves as a catalyst for improving the overall quality of life in Louisa County and the region. To find out more or access business resources visit LouisaChamber.org.