Love local to win local prizes this Independents Month
June 21, 2017
June 19, 2017– The month of July is the time to celebrate our local, independent retailers with Independents Month! Sustainable Connections encourages residents to “love local” by supporting locally owned businesses during this year’s Independents Month and win prizes along the way.
According to the American Independent Business Alliance, local businesses are one of the biggest generators of wealth in the community. On average, 48% of each purchase at local independent businesses is recirculated locally compared to less than 14% of purchases at chain stores. Local businesses also tend to give more to community causes and non-profits and they provide the most new jobs nationally at all pay levels. Sustainable Connections can also attest to our local businesses dedication to environmental stewardship.
So, there’s no better way to show your local love than by keeping your dollars local! Celebrate the vast array of wonderfully unique retailers, restaurants, and businesses in Whatcom County by participating in this year’s Independents Month.
“We are incredibly lucky to have so many innovators, pioneers, and creators here,” says Becca Weathers, Think Local First Coordinator at Sustainable Connections. “They are working hard every day to build a more vibrant community. The owners and employees of our local businesses are rooted here and are committed to making this the best place to live, work, and play for all of us. Let’s show them how much that means to us this July!”
Sustainable Connections invites Bellingham to help celebrate by joining in activities and events throughout the month. By participating in the Indie Month Selfie Challenge residents have a chance to win an impressive Local Lover Prize Pack including the ultimate DIY fire pit kit from Appliance Depot, breakfast at Diamond Jims Grill, a one month membership to the Whatcom Family YMCA, a one hour massage at the Chrysalis, and tons of other gifts cards and treats from Old School Tattoo, Final Touch Auto Spa, Pozie by Natalie, Pepper Sisters, Fairhaven Runners & Walkers, Brio Laundry, and Intellitonic.
To Participate & Win Prizes:
Indie Month Selfie Challenge
1. Snap a selfie in front of any Independents Month poster located at local businesses and events throughout the month of July
2. Post your selfie on Facebook or Instagram and use hashtag #indiemonthselfie
3. Tag the business or event you are at and @thinklocalfirst to enter
Snap, post, and tag all throughout July! The more you play, the better your changes are of winning the Local Lover Prize pack loaded with local goodies. The winner will be drawn on Monday, July 31st and announced on social media. Participating businesses and additional details can be found online at SustainableConnections.org or in the printed Independents Month Inserts included in the July edition of Bellingham Alive, and June 28th edition of Cascadia Weekly, as well as at participating businesses
Download the Think Local Chinook Book App To Win Prizes
It’s free to participate, easy and rewarding! Start your one month-trial of our new coupon app so you can save on purchases from your favorite local businesses in Whatcom County (and also businesses in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and beyond).
In addition to getting a free month’s work of coupons, you’ll also be automatically entered to win one of four local prize packages.
1. Visit our Facebook page or online at sustainableconnections.org to get your activation code and participate
2. Download your Free Trial and complete as many extra raffle activities as you’d like to up your chances of winning.
3. We’ll draw winners each Friday of July! Check out all four of the amazing prize packs online.
Independents Month and Sustainable Connections Think Local First Campaign is sponsored by the City of Bellingham, the Cascadia Weekly, Village Books and Paper Dreams, Whatcom Educational Credit Union, Bay City Supply, Bellingham Frameworks, Lithtex NW, Overhead Door Co of Bellingham, Final Touch Auto Spa & Louis Auto Glass, Mt Baker Care Center, Samuel’s Furniture, Fairhaven Runners & Walkers, Steele Financial Services and Brio Laundry.
According to the American Independent Business Alliance, local businesses are one of the biggest generators of wealth in the community. On average, 48% of each purchase at local independent businesses is recirculated locally compared to less than 14% of purchases at chain stores. Local businesses also tend to give more to community causes and non-profits and they provide the most new jobs nationally at all pay levels. Sustainable Connections can also attest to our local businesses dedication to environmental stewardship.
So, there’s no better way to show your local love than by keeping your dollars local! Celebrate the vast array of wonderfully unique retailers, restaurants, and businesses in Whatcom County by participating in this year’s Independents Month.
“We are incredibly lucky to have so many innovators, pioneers, and creators here,” says Becca Weathers, Think Local First Coordinator at Sustainable Connections. “They are working hard every day to build a more vibrant community. The owners and employees of our local businesses are rooted here and are committed to making this the best place to live, work, and play for all of us. Let’s show them how much that means to us this July!”
Sustainable Connections invites Bellingham to help celebrate by joining in activities and events throughout the month. By participating in the Indie Month Selfie Challenge residents have a chance to win an impressive Local Lover Prize Pack including the ultimate DIY fire pit kit from Appliance Depot, breakfast at Diamond Jims Grill, a one month membership to the Whatcom Family YMCA, a one hour massage at the Chrysalis, and tons of other gifts cards and treats from Old School Tattoo, Final Touch Auto Spa, Pozie by Natalie, Pepper Sisters, Fairhaven Runners & Walkers, Brio Laundry, and Intellitonic.
To Participate & Win Prizes:
Indie Month Selfie Challenge
1. Snap a selfie in front of any Independents Month poster located at local businesses and events throughout the month of July
2. Post your selfie on Facebook or Instagram and use hashtag #indiemonthselfie
3. Tag the business or event you are at and @thinklocalfirst to enter
Snap, post, and tag all throughout July! The more you play, the better your changes are of winning the Local Lover Prize pack loaded with local goodies. The winner will be drawn on Monday, July 31st and announced on social media. Participating businesses and additional details can be found online at SustainableConnections.org or in the printed Independents Month Inserts included in the July edition of Bellingham Alive, and June 28th edition of Cascadia Weekly, as well as at participating businesses
Download the Think Local Chinook Book App To Win Prizes
It’s free to participate, easy and rewarding! Start your one month-trial of our new coupon app so you can save on purchases from your favorite local businesses in Whatcom County (and also businesses in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and beyond).
In addition to getting a free month’s work of coupons, you’ll also be automatically entered to win one of four local prize packages.
1. Visit our Facebook page or online at sustainableconnections.org to get your activation code and participate
2. Download your Free Trial and complete as many extra raffle activities as you’d like to up your chances of winning.
3. We’ll draw winners each Friday of July! Check out all four of the amazing prize packs online.
Independents Month and Sustainable Connections Think Local First Campaign is sponsored by the City of Bellingham, the Cascadia Weekly, Village Books and Paper Dreams, Whatcom Educational Credit Union, Bay City Supply, Bellingham Frameworks, Lithtex NW, Overhead Door Co of Bellingham, Final Touch Auto Spa & Louis Auto Glass, Mt Baker Care Center, Samuel’s Furniture, Fairhaven Runners & Walkers, Steele Financial Services and Brio Laundry.
