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SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES
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THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
EVENTS
story and photos courtesy of Hancock Chamber of Commerce
NOVEMBER 9-10 Sugar Magnolia Music Fest at the Hancock County Arena
NOVEMBER 9 Hancock Chamber Greenways and By-ways Committee
NOVEMBER 9-11 & 16-18 Bay St. Louis Little Theatre presents Shadowlands
NOVEMBER 10 Leadership Hancock hosts Lift Off Strength & Endurance Challenge at Prestige Fitness
NOVEMBER 13 Hancock Chamber Beautification Meeting
NOVEMBER 13 Partners for Stennis & Michoud Quarterly Meeting at Michoud
NOVEMBER 15 Hancock Chamber Business After Hours sponsored by Hancock Whitney Bank at Bay Waveland Yacht Club
NOVEMBER 16 Gulf Coast Business Council State of the Economy
NOVEMBER 24 Shop Small / Shop Chamber Saturday
NOVEMBER 27 Hancock Young Professionals Live @ 5, Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company
For a complete listing go to www.hancockchamber.org
Instead of heading to large retailers or purchasing items online, the Hancock Chamber encourages you to promote local retailers by purchasing gifts close
to home. “When you shop local, you will find those unique gifts no large retailer can offer,” said Tish Williams, executive director of the Hancock Chamber of Commerce.
One study shows that for every dollar spent locally more than 60 cents remains in the community through taxes, payroll and other subsidies. “All year long, and especially during the holidays, the Hancock Chamber promotes the importance of shopping
local and its positive impact on the economy,” she said. “Every dollar spent with local merchants revitalizes our community and promotes continued employment.”
Paying local sales taxes instead of shipping charges funds vital government services such as fire and police protection. During these tough economic times, it’s more important than ever to spend with your neighbors. Don’t forget that November 24 is National Small Business Saturday to support the local businesses we love. “This year, we want you to get out and Shop Small® Shop Chamber,” said Williams. For a complete list of local businesses, visit the Chamber of Commerce website at www. hancockchamber.org.
Small business owners can head to ShopSmall.com to download free marketing materials to help attract customers.
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