Do All You Can to Support Hornby
1. Give back to the local community
Investing back into your local community can help preserve and protect the area your guests are visiting. This could be anything from shopping locally, to using local contractors and labourers, to volunteering on one of the many committees, or donating money to a local cause.
2. Hire local staff
Besides investing money into the community, your rental can also be a source of income for local people. At some point or another, you’re likely to need cleaners, a gardener, plumber, general contractor. So, before going to some outside of Hornby Island, search to see if there are any locals who can do the work for you.
3. Source local supplies
Buying local helps the local economy on Hornby Island. When you buy local more jobs will be created on the island and people will be more connected to their own community. Your money helps local businesses and your neighbours.
Sourcing items for your home is another way to support the economy of the island. Whether it’s handcrafted furniture, reused items from the free store or fresh fruit and delicacies for your guest welcome basket – you can source these supplies locally. In addition, leave information about where these items come from – so your guests can check them out as they seek out artists, artisans and creators around the island.
4. Share information
Be sure to have the annual Hornby/Denman Visitor Guide in the house. There’s a good map, and it helps direct visitors to our many home-based businesses, restaurants, artist studios, recreational options, wineries, etc. Most guests are very appreciative to be told where, and when, music events and 'happenings' are going on.