The Gates Chili Chamber of Commerce kicks off a Shop Local marketing effort in the towns of Gates and Chili on January 25 at 10:30 a.m. at the Brook Lea Country Club, 891 Pixley Road.
The Shop Local campaign was created to help residents understand the significance of supporting Gates and Chili local businesses and to help grow local small businesses. Shopping local not only creates jobs, but helps generate more tax revenue for town and county services. “When you shop local, that revenue from those businesses help support your towns and county,” said Mark Assini, Town of Gates Supervisor and Chamber Board member.
“The towns of Gates and Chili’s businesses have many unique qualities,” explains Mary Sperr, President of the Gates Chili Chamber of Commerce and Town of Chili Councilwoman. “Our Shop Local campaign will give the people of our communities a chance to learn more about the people behind the businesses as our Shop Local campaign progresses.”
The Shop Local campaign will use social media, newspapers, posters and other marketing materials to help tempt shoppers to avoid the malls and shop and eat at local businesses. The Chamber has a lot of programs planned around the Shop Local campaign such as “Love Your Town” for February and “Gift Locally” for the holiday season.
“Small business is the backbone of our community,” said David Dunning, Town of Chili Supervisor. “Having our businesses thrive is good for everyone in our town.”
For more information on the Shop Local Campaign, visit the Gates Chili Chamber of Commerce’s website, www.gcchamber.com.
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