Local Merchants Offer Discounts for Community
Projects
[MONTICELLO] – Local businesses can
support community beautification projects throughout Sullivan County by joining
the Merchant Discount Program organized by the Sullivan County Chamber of
Commerce and Sullivan Renaissance.
Now in its eleventh year, the
program links volunteer Renaissance projects with businesses offering discounts
on products and services used to clean up and beautify communities.
Sullivan Renaissance grants
provide community groups with seed money for beautification and spruce up
projects. Grant amounts range from $200
to $5000 depending on the size of the project.
The discount program helps this money go farther, while encouraging
local spending.
“Everyone wins with this program,”
said Chamber President and CEO Terri Ward. “Merchants get an increase in business;
community groups are able to stretch their resources while keeping the dollars local;
and Sullivan County looks more inviting to visitors and residents alike.”
Merchants set the savings amounts
– typically 10% to 20% or more – and are given a list of participants. Project leaders are given special cards to
identify that the items they are purchasing will be used for community projects. Stores are publicized in flyers, news
releases and on the Sullivan Renaissance website [www.sullivanrenaissance.org].
To register for the program,
individuals should contact the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce at
845-791-4200 or Sullivan Renaissance at 845-295-2452. Businesses do not need to be chamber members
to participate.
BUSINESS WORKSHOPS AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO
Merchants are
invited to attend the Sullivan Renaissance Annual Conference and Expo on Saturday,
March 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the CVI Center in Ferndale. “Main
Street Success Stories” and “Enhance Your Storefront for Under $200” are free workshops
geared for business. Keynote speaker Joe
Lamp’l, host of the TV series “Growing a Greener World,” will talk about the
latest trends in eco-friendly living.
For information on how to register, go to www.sullivanrenaissance.org or
call 845-295-2445.
