Since 2024, Bizont has partnered with Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce to build and manage the newly renamed Buy Local YT app — a digital platform created specifically for Yukoners to connect with local businesses, explore what’s nearby, check in and engage in a community-centric experience during Yukoner Appreciation Week as part of the Buy Local program.
The app supports turning shopping local into an interactive experience that encouraged residents to explore, check in, and engage with businesses throughout Yukon and win prizes.
In our second year powering the app, engagement grew dramatically:
The Buy Local YT app will be repurposed for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games, expanding its reach to athletes, visitors, and local sponsors.
The same engagement-driven foundation that powered Yukoner Appreciation Week will now help promote local businesses and hospitality on a larger stage — showcasing how locally built technology can scale to support major Northern events.
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