The Downtown Development Association of Lincolnton (DDA) has declared July 1st-14th as Independents Days. DDA is partnering with the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) for this celebration and is part of a growing national movement of communities rallying to support their independent businesses, take control of their local economies, and reverse the trend of chains and big boxes displacing locally owned businesses.
“It’s a time to reflect on the importance of economic democracy and community self-determination by celebrating Lincolnton’s locally owned independent businesses and the stake each citizen has in shaping our town’s future,” stated Buddy Collins, DDA Board Chair.
The Downtown Development Association invites Lincolnton to help celebrate by joining in activities and in-store promotions. Lincolnton residents can participate in Independents Days activities such as the Shop Local Challenge and the Find Your Independents! scavenger hunt.
The Shop Local Challenge is completely voluntary. You make up your own rules. Keep track of your spending for two weeks during Independents Days to see how much goes toward supporting the local economy and your neighbors in Lincolnton. Report back to the Inside Wire on how you did. What products do you buy regularly that you couldn't find at a local retailer? Did you remember to shop the Farmers Market for food purchases? Let us know how you did.
Find Your Independents! is a scavenger hunt of sorts for your favorite products at locally owned independent businesses. Pick up a game card and locate the products or services on the card at a participating locally owned independent business and get the card endorsed. Find all the items by the end of Independents Days, complete the card, return it to be eligible for some great prizes.
“It’s a time to reflect on the importance of economic democracy and community self-determination by celebrating Lincolnton’s locally owned independent businesses and the stake each citizen has in shaping our town’s future,” stated Buddy Collins, DDA Board Chair.
The Downtown Development Association invites Lincolnton to help celebrate by joining in activities and in-store promotions. Lincolnton residents can participate in Independents Days activities such as the Shop Local Challenge and the Find Your Independents! scavenger hunt.
The Shop Local Challenge is completely voluntary. You make up your own rules. Keep track of your spending for two weeks during Independents Days to see how much goes toward supporting the local economy and your neighbors in Lincolnton. Report back to the Inside Wire on how you did. What products do you buy regularly that you couldn't find at a local retailer? Did you remember to shop the Farmers Market for food purchases? Let us know how you did.
Find Your Independents! is a scavenger hunt of sorts for your favorite products at locally owned independent businesses. Pick up a game card and locate the products or services on the card at a participating locally owned independent business and get the card endorsed. Find all the items by the end of Independents Days, complete the card, return it to be eligible for some great prizes.
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