25 Mar The Great American Buy Local Day – THINK LOCAL! Shop! Spend! Support!
Chambers of Commerce and organizations across America are once again asking communities to come together to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. On Wednesday, April 7, all Americans will be encouraged to participate in an initiative, The Great American Buy Local Day, to support local businesses, the communities they serve, and millions of people they employ. This is the second time the TACC is participating.
Locally owned businesses continue to suffer from the economic effects of the Coronavirus and supporting them while remaining safe and healthy is important. Even though Americans need to socially distance themselves, this initiative launched by Target River Marketing River wants all Americans to know that there are still ways to support local businesses by stopping into their physical locations, shopping online, buying gift cards, utilizing services of essential companies, referring a friend, or leaving a positive review online.
Here are some ideas from the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce on how to support local businesses during the COVID-19 Pandemic and throughout the year:
- Stop in and see all your local businesses have to offer! This is your community and your future!
- Gift Cards: Buying gift cards now are a great way to support your local retailers and restaurants.
- Refunds: If an event you were planning on attending has been canceled, don’t ask for a refund. Think of it as a donation to your community.
- Make it a Take-Out Night: Support your local restaurants. Order take out or delivery and save yourself the hassle of cooking. Don’t forget to tip!
- Be Engaged on Social Media: Follow, Like and Share local businesses social media posts. Your actions get them more traction!
- Memberships: Keep your memberships to gyms, social clubs and non-profits current. Small businesses and organizations depend on your support.
- Don’t Cancel! Reschedule: Don’t cancel appointments with services providers, reschedule all of your appointments for a later day. Make sure you are have rescheduled all of your appointments that you may have missed over the last year.
“We are excited to be coordinating with the Great American Buy Local Day again in 2021. This initiative is a perfect pairing with our ongoing “Think Local” campaign focusing on putting your money where your roots are. While we want everyone to stay safe and healthy, we encourage everyone to support our local businesses during this continued time of need and of course all year long,” shared Matthew Courtright – TACC President & CEO.
For a Ticonderoga Area Business Directory or INFO on how you can support Small Businesses visit www.ticonderogany.com or call 518-585-6619. The TACC also suggest contacting and visiting the local businesses directly to show your support.
For more information contact the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce at 518-585-6619, email chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com, or visit www.ticonderogany.com. Stay up to date on news, programs, services, and events by liking and following the Chamber on facebook.
The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce – The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) is a non-profit organization that serves, markets, and promotes the Ticonderoga area including, Ticonderoga, Crown Point, Hague, Moriah, and Putnam, NY. TACC’s vision is to be the leading advocate for business, serving as a driving force in the economic vitality of the greater Ticonderoga Area, uniting communities and maximizing resources. The mission of the TACC is to initiate and provide programs, services, and leadership which will enhance a cooperative business community and create a vibrant economy, making the Ticonderoga Area an exceptional place to live, work, and visit. For more information on the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce or the Ticonderoga Area please visit www.ticonderogany.com, “like” the Chamber on facebook, “follow” TiconderogaADK on twitter, and TiconderogaNY on Instagram.