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City mayors declare April 23 Buy Here Day |
| Updated: April 24, 2009 |
The cities of Coralville, Iowa City and North Liberty and the Johnson County Board of Supervisors declare April 23, 2009 Buy Here Day in Johnson County. The declaration celebrates the significant economic impact of consumers spending locally. The proclamation is in conjunction with the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce’s Buy Here campaign, which encourages local businesses to shift 5 percent of their out-of-area spending to Johnson County.
Coralville Mayor Jim Fausett, Iowa City Mayor Regenia Bailey, North Liberty Mayor Tom Salm and Johnson County Board of Supervisors Chair Terrence Neuzil in collaboration the Area Chamber encourage the community to do their part to stimulate the local economy.
“Now in its second year, Buy Here promotes local spending that will contribute to the area’s economic vigor,” said Nancy Quellhorst, Area Chamber president & CEO. “Shifting non-local procurements to Johnson County creates jobs and strengthens the businesses on whom we depend for tax dollars and philanthropy.”
The Area Chamber encourages local businesses to celebrate Buy Here Day by offering special discounts, hosting community-oriented events and displaying Buy Here window clings. The Area Chamber will provide Buy Here clings, and Buy Here Day stickers to businesses to distribute to customers on Buy Here Day. Call the Area Chamber at (319)337-9637 for details.
The community is invited to celebrate Buy Here Day at the Area Chamber's Buy Here Business Fair, from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, April 23 at The Holiday Inn & Conference Center in Coralville. Attendees will interact with exhibitors and learn how to shift their current non-local spending on goods and services to Johnson County. In addition to complimentary admission, attendees will enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, games and prizes.
During its inaugural year (April 2007-March 2008), the Area Chamber’s Buy Here Campaign shifted more than $1.18 million. More than 175 businesses, non-profits and local governments contribute to the campaign by pledging to shift 5 percent of their out-of-area spending.
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