CALL TO BUSINESSES – SPRINGFIELD’S HOLIDAY LOCAL LOYALTY PROGRAM

 

Inviting local retailers and restaurants! The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce Springfield’s 3rd Annual Holiday Local Loyalty Program! The Chamber is working in collaboration with area merchants to bring this fun and rewarding opportunity to the community again this year. The aim is to unite local businesses to cooperatively cross-promote the wonderful products and services available in the Springfield region, and encourage shoppers to keep their dollars local this holiday season. The program will kick off on “Plaid Friday” (aka: Black Friday - November 27th) and will run through December 31st. Each participating business will feature a raffle prize, and shoppers will have the chance to enter the raffles through a Local Loyalty stamp card process. The stamp cards will be available and valid at all participating businesses, so the more money folks spend in these local establishments, the more they’ll increase their chances of winning one of the raffles. Shoppers will receive one stamp for every $5 or $10 spent, and once they fill a $100 card, they can enter it into the raffle of their choice. In January, each business will draw a raffle winner, and the prizes will be awarded accordingly.

 

The Chamber will be promoting the program via website, emails, social media posts, Facebook event, newspapers, etc. All participating businesses are encouraged to also help spread the word. The Local Loyalty program is a fantastic and valuable opportunity! The cost to participate is $30 for Chamber Members and $60 for non-members. This initiative is a great way to attract an increase in revenue around the holidays, and also a fun way to collaborate with other local businesses - a rising tide floats all boats! Sponsorship opportunities are also available for non-retail businesses that would like to be involved and help support the sustainability of this great program. Any and all contributions are deeply appreciated! The deadline to register as a participating business is November 6th – the sign-up form is available on our website: www.springfieldvt.com.

 

We hope you will join us in the collective endeavor to spread cheer and strengthen spending in Springfield this holiday season! Questions? Email caitlin@springfieldvt.com. To stay informed about participating businesses, their raffle prizes, and ongoing program news, please Follow the official Springfield Local Loyalty Event through the Chamber’s Facebook page. We’re excited to celebrate Springfield with all of you!

Together We Are Strong

Our Springfield area businesses are struggling. Let’s help save them!

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During these tough times, when so many small businesses either cannot operate, or have limited ability to generate revenue, we want to stand behind them and offer our ongoing support. In an effort to help, the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce, 

Black River Innovation Campus, and Indelible Inc. have joined forces to build a community tip jar website where you can drop a tip for any of the participating businesses.

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Buy gift cards, shop their online stores, order take-out, or donate. Stay home and stay safe while still supporting our wonderful, amazing local businesses throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Find your favorite businesses and show them some love! 

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Springfield is a resilient community. We’ve been through a lot, and we know what it means to struggle and survive. We’re all in this together and we WILL get through it!

After Hours Business Mixer

for Chamber Members

POSTPONED...for now

Not a Chamber Member? Call 802-885-2779 for information about joining today!

Hosted by

Northeast 3D

Crissy Webster Couseling Services

Best Bodywork and Yoga LLC

156 Wall St, Springfield

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020

5:30 - 7:00

An evening of networking, socializing,

 and hors d'oeuvres.

50/50 Raffle and Door Prizes!

Big things are happening in Springfield - Black River Innovation Campus (BRIC), an exciting new tech initiative, will leverage the fastest internet speeds in the country (10 gigabit), to educate and train people in digital skills, employ them in related sectors, and empower them to launch the startups that will continue to drive Springfield’s digital economy. With over $1 million dollars in predevelopment funds already raised, this project is a key to Springfield's bright future! 

Visit the website to learn more:

TOP TEN REASONS TO SHOP LOCAL

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1. Locally owned one-of-a-kind businesses have character! They add to the unique charm of our community.

2. Small local businesses build strong communities by encouraging neighborhood relationships, both social and economic. Area businesses give back to local causes and help to support vibrant town centers.

3. Local ownership means decisions are being made locally by people who live in the community and who are directly impacted by those decisions.

4. Keeping your money local enriches the whole community. Compared to chain stores, locally owned businesses recycle a much larger percentage of their revenue back into the local economy.

5. Local businesses mean local jobs! In some sectors, local businesses provide better wages and benefits that chains do.

6. Economic innovations and prosperity are fueled by entrepreneurship. Local businesses provide opportunities for families to move out of low-wage jobs and into the middle class.

7. Local stores have small footprints. Compared to big box stores and shopping malls, neighborhood shops make efficient use of public services and require less infrastructure.

8. Town centers that feature locally owned businesses help to sustain vibrant, compact, walkable communities, which reduces sprawl, automobile use, habitat loss, and air and water pollution.

9. A competitive local marketplace is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices.

10. Local business ownership guarantees a broader range of product choices – small businesses hand-select their products based on their own interests, and the needs and preferences of their local customers.

When Do You Belong in Springfield?