STORY AND PHOTO BY KAREN BOSSICK

The City of Ketchum is joining hands with the Idaho Department of Commerce today in championing the second annual Support Local Gems initiative.

Ketchum residents and visitors are being encouraged to shop at favorite local shops and restaurants, purchase a gift card for a loved one, write a review online or simply say, ‘Thank you,’ to a small business.

“We have all been through very challenging times and our local businesses have suffered greatly,” said Ketchum Mayor Neil Bradshaw. “I am very proud of all of Ketchum’s businesses for applying local protocols to keep their customers and employees safe. Let’s take every opportunity to support them.”