Clarendon Chamber of Commerce officials are hoping folks will continue to shop “Totally Locally” this month as merchants plan three nights of Late Night Shopping, culminating with a $500 giveaway.
Several merchants will be staying open until 8 p.m. the next three Thursday nights, December 3, 10, and 17 with the Chamber drawing for its grand prize on December 17.
Shoppers can register at any “Totally Locally” merchant during the season for a chance to win $500 in Clarendon Cash as well as other donated prizes.
“Totally Locally” merchants participating at press time are A Fine Feathered Nest, BeYOUtiful Whimsy, Broken Road Liqour, The Buckin’ Bean, Clarendon Country Club, Clarendon Outpost, Cornell’s Country Store, Country Bloomers Flowers & Gifts, Every Nook & Cranny, Floyd’s Automotive, Henson’s, J&W Lumber, Loaded Nutrition, Mike’s Pharmacy, Saye’s Tack Store, Speed’s Tire Unlimited, and Studio E Creative.
According to small business advocates, every $100 spent in locally-owned stores returns $68 to the local community through taxes, payrolls, and other expenditures. That same money spent in another town returns nothing to your local community.
Support the merchants who support your local community and local charities as they have been hit hard by the COVID pandemic.
Shop at home this holiday season and remember the important role your local merchants play in keeping your community strong.
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