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  • Buy Local Holiday Contest

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    Holiday shoppers entered to win a chance at Buy Local Gift Cards ranging from $50 to $200 in the Buy Local Kewaunee County Shopping Spree sweepstakes. Click the "Read More" button to find out who won!
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  • Helping Local Groups

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    September 27th, 2011 was BuyLocal Cares Day - a service day where local companies came together to complete projects that benefit people and nonprofit organizations within the community.
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  • Winners Announced!

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    Residents in Kewaunee County can now chime in and recognize outstanding Kewaunee County businesses. In our first “best of” competition, the Kewaunee County Buy Local Initiative is looking to highlight local businesses for doing an outstanding job in a variety of different categories.
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Five Reasons to Buy Local

1. Enrich the community economy. Each time money is spent at a locally-owned business you are also supporting the local tax base that contributes to schools, parks, police and fire…and much more.

2. Keep Kewaunee County original. We ensure that unique, one-of-a-kind businesses survive.

3. Provide more jobs. All together, locally owned businesses are our largest employer.

4. Ensure a solid foundation for local nonprofit organizations who serve us. Locally owned businesses give more.

5. Create good places to work. We want work life to reflect home town friendliness and familiarity. Treating our employees well is part of our community commitment.

What can you do?

For Consumers:
Meet! Meet your local business owners and learn what products and services they offer. You can start by browsing our business directory, or by attending one of the Buy Local networking meetings as a guest.
Compete! Give local businesses a chance to earn your business! They can compete, and they will!
Shift! Make a goal to shift 10% or more spending to local businesses. If you spend $50 out of every $100 in local businesses, try to increase that proportion to $55. It will make a big difference!
Recommend! Share your positive business experiences with your family, friends and others in the community. You, your local business and your community will benefit!

For Businesses, Community Organizations, and units of Government:
Join! Join our network and help promote our goals, other businesses, and your organization! There is no fee to join!

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Buy Local Kewaunee County’s Winter/Spring calendar is out. Our next meeting is:

January 11- The Fishmonger

Regular meeting

The Kewaunee County Buy Local Initiative hosts frequent meetings to discuss the progress of the group, welcome new members, catch up and get feedback. It is also a great opportunity to learn more about what fellow members offer, and find new local sources.

• Regular meetings: Social at 6:00 p.m. and Dinners served at 6:30 p.m.
• Cost is $10.00
• Please RSVP to Jennifer Brown by e-mail or phone 920-487-5233 by the Thursday prior to the meeting.
• We will have a meal with a short program to follow. Please feel free to bring your spouse or a business guest.

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If we increased local retail sales by 10% we would generate: approximately 68 jobs, $1.5 million in wage income, and $2.3 million in total income.

When you consider those numbers, it doesn’t make sense NOT to participate. In fact, because the majority of businesses in our unique county are locally owned, raising our local spending closer to the national average will be easier than you think. The key is getting the word out. Speak to your friends and neighbors - BE VOCAL. Get kids involved - make it a game and challenge them to help find ways to spend locally.

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