{"id":45690,"date":"2013-11-23T01:42:57","date_gmt":"2013-11-23T06:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=45690"},"modified":"2013-11-23T01:42:57","modified_gmt":"2013-11-23T06:42:57","slug":"chamber-creates-shop-local-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2013\/11\/23\/chamber-creates-shop-local-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Chamber creates shop local initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chamber of Commerce information<\/i><\/p>\n

The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce is driven to help the community build economic success. This mission is the foundation of the Chamber\u2019s new \u201cShop Van Wert County\u201d Initiative.<\/p>\n

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The new \u201cShop Van Wert County\u201d logo created by local graphic design firm Real Cre8tive is available to any Van Wert county business that would like to show its support of shopping locally. Contact the Chamber for the jpeg artwork.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It\u2019s more than a movement, more than a one-day promotional campaign: the Van Wert Chamber is excited to partner with all Van Wert County businesses to encourage county residents and visitors to shop smart and shop Van Wert County.<\/p>\n

To support this initiative, the Chamber has introduced open registration for its \u201cShop Van Wert County Local Deals\u201d booklet.<\/em><\/p>\n

County businesses are invited to be part of a \u201cLocal Deals\u201d booklet that will offer coupons and other promotions. Local residents and visitors will receive the booklet free of charge and distribution will target county residents and visitors to the community. The initial print quantity will be 7,500, with additional printed as needed.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s an everyday decision where to spend those hard-earned dollars, whether it\u2019s for the home or a business. Local residents have a choice of where they eat, shop for a car or purchase gifts. Let\u2019s encourage the community to shop local. Make it an easier decision for residents and visitors by taking part in this \u201cShop Van Wert County Local Deals\u201d booklet.<\/p>\n

Businesses that participate in the booklet will not only encourage potential customers to visit their business, but will receive the following by taking part:<\/p>\n