The Mission 

Bring attention, awareness and customers INTO our Local Businesses on Long Island to help them survive!

How Does Going Local Week Work?

During the week of April 28th-May 4th, local businesses, shops and restaurants will offer up deals and specials to entice the local community to come and support them.

Who can participate in Going Local Week?

Any locally owned business can participate that is located in Huntington. No chains or Big Businesses.

What does “Huntington” mean?

Huntington Township- so Northport, Centerport, Greenlawn, Huntington Station, etc. Any local business located in the township of Huntington can participate!

When is Going Local in Islip Week?

Going Local Week in Islip will take place from Monday 4/28- Sunday 5/4.

How do local businesses sign up to offer specials/deals?

Head to our website: https://www.goinglocal.li/glw/huntington/signup/

What type of deals or specials should local businesses offer for Going Local Week?

It is up to the business to offer what they think is appropriate for them, but some examples could be:

Restaurants: 10%-15% off your check, Free appetizer with purchase of Entree, Free dessert with purchase of entree, etc

Pizza places: free garlic knots with purchase of pie, 2 for 1 hero’s, buy one get one half off entrees, etc.

Local shops: 10%-20% off your purchase, free gift with purchase of $50 or more

Local Bakeries: free cookie with purchase, buy one get one baked goods

Local services: 10%-20% off the service

When do I have to have my specials/deals submitted by?

We would appreciate all deals/specials be submitted no later than Sunday April 27th.

How do I submit my deals/specials?

Head to our website to sign up and enter your information and deal: https://www.goinglocal.li/glw/huntington/signup/

*Please make sure ALL employees are aware of the specials for Going Local Week & there are appropriate buttons in your computer systems for discounts needed to speed up the process for all!

How will Going Local Week be promoted?

We will provide branded graphics to each participating business owner to post on their social media outlets to help spread awareness. Please reach out after signing up to receive your graphics package for posting.

Going Local will also share Going Local Week on all of our media outlets including our website, Instagram and Facebook.

When should I post on my social media?

As soon we send over all the graphics, please share on all your social media platforms. There will be a few that have blank spaces for you to add in your deal or special and logo.

Is there a way to track who comes in for Going Local Week?

There will be a PASSWORD that customers must say in order to get the deal or special. This way, if customers come in that aren’t a part of Going Local Week, you can offer your normal prices or let them know about Going Local Week and offer them the deal or discount upon your discretion.

In addition, by using a password, you can track who came to support you because of the cause.

PASSWORD: Going Local Week

How much will this cost me?

Zero dollars. We are not here to cost you any money, only to help keep you in business.

 *If anyone is looking to advertise their local business on our GoingLocal.LI website, we always offer affordable advertising, but will offer anyone participating an additional 50% off an ad package to keep spreading the word once the week is over. Please contact [email protected] or use our Contact Form for more information.