The “Keep it local King County” social media campaign launched Nov. 23 on the heels of $4 million in grants and technical assistance that was awarded to approximately 630 small businesses in unincorporated King County.

Businesses included restaurants, bakeries, spas, retailers, contractors, auto repair shops, farms, and others.

"While I am heartened that so many have done so much to help us respond to this unprecedented crisis, I also appreciate the burden on and anxiety felt by many restaurants, retailers, arts organizations and their employees," Executive Constantine said.

"I am thankful we were able to get financial help to hundreds of small businesses, but we must do more. I urge everyone to patronize restaurants, coffee shops, and other local favorites. As I have said before: If this pandemic is symbolized by the medical mask, let our resilience be represented by the take-out box. Our ‘Keep it local campaign’ over the next few weeks will highlight all that you can do to help our local economy and enrich your health and well-being."

Here’s how to engage in this campaign and rally your community to Keep it local now through Dec. 12:

How you can get involved

• Share the news and #keepitlocal #kingcounty social media posts from @kcexec’s social channels on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
• Capture and share your own Keep it local King County content aligning with the daily themes and hashtags.
• Share the Keep it local King County social media graphics.