Campaign to support local businesses and non-profit organizations throughout Saratoga County 

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is kicking off its sixth annual Love Our Locals $20.26 campaign, a unique end-of-year initiative highlighting the importance of supporting local businesses and nonprofit organizations.

The campaign will begin on Friday, Oct. 30 and continue throughout the remainder of the year. During this time, residents and tourists who support any local business or non-profit in Saratoga County by spending or donating $20.26 or more are eligible to enter a gift card giveaway.  

Individuals are encouraged to submit their receipts of $20.26 or more online at www.saratoga.org/love-our-locals to enter. Each week, the Chamber will randomly select winners for $100 in gift cards to businesses across the county.

While the campaign takes place during the holiday shopping season, it is designed to support a wide variety of businesses and organizations from the retail, dining, service, entertainment and non-profit sectors. Eligible purchases can include a chiropractor adjustment, teeth cleaning, eye exam, hair care appointment, car repairs, home improvement projects, dry cleaning, hotel stays, dining at restaurants, concert tickets, landscaping, snow removal, fitness club memberships, floral deliveries, toys and holiday decorations. Donations made to area charitable organizations are also eligible for entry. Spending $20.26 or more at any locally owned Saratoga County business or non-profit qualifies people for a chance to win in this months-long giveaway campaign with unlimited entries, multiple weekly winners and a variety of gift card prizes.

Love Our Locals $20.26 is generously sponsored by SaratogaWine.com along with many area businesses that donate gift cards as the prizes.

Now in its sixth year, this campaign started during the pandemic as Save Our Locals $20.21, which directly aided the county’s economic rebound from COVID-19 restrictions. In 2022, the Save Our Locals program was recognized with a New York State Tourism Excellence Award from the New York State Tourism Industry Association. Since then, the campaign was renamed Love Our Locals and remains a popular and purposeful annual effort. 

“We are proud of how this initiative has grown over the past five years, and we’re thrilled to launch it once again,” said Todd Shimkus, president of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. “Love Our Locals was created to energize our local economy and encourage area residents to shop local and donate to local causes as the year comes to a close.”

Love Our Locals had another record-breaking year in 2025, with $440,726 tallied purchases and donations supporting the local economy. Nearly 5,000 receipts were submitted over the eight-week campaign, and dozens of lucky participants were rewarded for supporting local as gift card winners. 

“We’re incredibly proud of how much this initiative has grown over the past five years, and we’re excited to bring Love Our Locals back for another year,” said Todd Shimkus, president of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. “As we head into the final months of 2026, Love Our Locals is a great opportunity to strengthen our local economy by encouraging residents to shop locally, support area businesses and give back to causes that make a difference in our community.”

More information on Love Our Locals $20.26 is available at www.saratoga.org/love-our-locals.

Businesses that would like to donate gift cards and be featured in this campaign are invited to email loveourlocals@saratoga.org for more information.

About the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce: Since 1918, the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce has been opening doors and closing deals for businesses throughout the Saratoga County community. Guided by a strong and sustainable vision, the Chamber leads the way in maintaining and strengthening a healthy business climate, initiating constructive community action, and creating a community where all can thrive.