Did you know?  For every $100 spent in a local business $68 of it stays in community!

 

Goals of the Shop Local Program:

· Raise residents’ awareness of the benefits of shop local

· Increase traffic to local businesses

· Reward shoppers who shop locally

 

Timeframe:

· Sept 15th: All local programs ready to be included in the Asbury Park Press, Tri-Town News, Howell Times and other venues

· Oct 15th: Promotion campaign begins (radio, newspaper, e-mail blasts, newsletters, and social media outlets)

· Nov 25th (Black Friday) through Dec 31st: Shopping window

 

Terms:

· All Howell businesses (Howell Chamber of Commerce members and non-members) and Howell Chamber of Commerce members (outside Howell area) are invited to participate

·  Winners chosen by VARIETY of receipts NOT by the dollar amount spent

· Receipts must be mailed or delivered to the Howell Chamber of Commerce no later than Jan 7, 2012

 

Prizes:

· 1st prize: $750 value of gift cards and services provided by local businesses

· 2nd prize: $250 value of gift cards and services (local businesses)

· 3rd prize: $100 value of gift cards and services (local businesses)

 

Want to participate in the advertising campaign?

Please consider donating a gift certificate or coupon with a value of $15 and up

 

All prizes MUST be received by the Howell Chamber of Commerce office by Sept 7, 2011!

 

Please contact Sue Dominguez at the Howell Chamber of Commerce with any questions or to pick-up certificates to participate!

 

Email: sdominguez@howellchamber.com                                        Phone: 732.363.4114

 

Thank you for supporting the Howell Chamber of Commerce