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LUCAS COUNTY PROCLAIMS "BUY LOCAL FIRST" WEEK BEFORE START OF HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON
Just in time for the start of the holiday shopping season, Lucas County Commissioner Tina Skeldon Wozniak will announce the launch of a new campaign encouraging residents to "buy local first."
"Local businesses play an integral role in shaping our community and strengthening our economy," said Commissioner Wozniak. "After a good turkey dinner, we want every Lucas County resident to get out there, shop, and buy local first."
Commissioner Wozniak, along with members of Toledo Choose Local, will share details of the week long effort to promote local businesses on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Downtown Latte.
Soon, Commissioner Wozniak will introduce a Proclamation officially declaring November 24-December 1 " Buy Local First" week.
Toledo Choose Local window decals, posters, advertisements and other promotional items will help shoppers identify local, independently-owned businesses to patronize. During the week, Toledo Choose Local participating member businesses will host a scavenger hunt, encouraging shoppers to purchase gifts at area businesses. Scavenger hunt winners will then receive a prize from a local business and also have a chance to enter a raffle to win one of three grand prizes.
The public is encouraged to visit www.toledochooselocal.com to download a scavenger hunt playing card and become a member of Toledo Choose Local.
| WHAT: | Lucas County Commissioner Tina Skeldon Wozniak Declares November 23-29 "Buy Local First" |
| WHEN: | Tuesday, November 20, 2007 2:00 p.m. |
| WHERE: | Downtown Latte 44 S. St. Clair St., Toledo OH |
