Independents Days
Celebrate
“Independents Days” by going local!
July
1-6 is the first annual Independents Days- a Think Local First
campaign being launched by the Susquehanna Sustainable Business
Network, in partnership with the James Street Improvement District,
Downtown Investment District, and Venture Lititz, to raise awareness
of the importance of supporting local, independent businesses.
Why
local and independent? Small local businesses are the largest
employers nationwide, have less negative impact on the environment,
give an average of 350% more support to community groups than
national chains, and keep more money circulating in the local
economy. For every dollar a customer spends in an independent
business, 45-70 cents stays in the local economy and tax base. For
every dollar spent in a chain, only 14 cents stays.
Local,
independent businesses throughout Lancaster and York counties will be
holding special events and offering incentives (valid only during
Independents Days)- be sure to go out and give the following
businesses your support:
Sunrise
Soap Company
49 N. Beaver St, York
20% off your body care
purchase
www.sunrisesoapcompany.net 717-858-4549
Eastern
Market
308 E. King St, Lancaster
July 2 - Live DJ 4 - 7
PM and July 5 Banjo Doc will be playing live music from 9 – 2.
We'll also have kids activities and plenty of fresh local produce,
farm products and prepared foods!
717.358.9368
www.historiceastside.org
Annex
24 Gallery 24
West Walnut St, Lancaster
Event: "Questions with
a Misunderstood Answer" by local artist and recent graduate of
ASSETS Lancaster -Mr. Ink! Surreal, realistic and symbolic imagery
carved and painted on wood. Wood burnings, paint & ink, and
clothing! Artist will be present for First Friday reception
5pm-9pm.
Special Offer: 25% off any artwork in the main gallery,
including recently reduced paintings! Stop by for your FREE gift!
www.annex24gallery.com 717-341-0028
info@annex24gallery.com
Lancaster
Arts Hotel
300 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster
10% off your booking during
Independents Days.
717.431.3058
www.lancasterartshotel.com
Isaac's
Deli and Restaurant
25 N. Queen St. Lancaster
Featuring 2 pickle martinis at our new
Pickle Bar! The martinis will be made with pickles from a local
company: The Original Pickle Company Co. Dynamite Dill pickles.
We have a sweet pickle martini featuring their sweet n' mild garlic
dills and a hot and dirty martini featuring their habanero pickles.
www.isaacsdeli.com 717-394-5544
Eggs-Actly
Right Gifts
346 N. Queen St, Lancaster
Guest jewelry artist Rena Grimmer in
the gallery from 5:00 to 9:00 pm July 4
Effie
Ophelia
230 N. Prince St, Lancaster
Come to summer brunch at Effie Ophelia
during Think Local First Week for a chance to win a gift certificate
for dinner for two. Join us between 10 and 2 on July 5 and 6 for a
menu that celebrates Lancaster's most bountiful season, featuring
Chef Eric’s new summer brunch menu. 717-397-6863
Mommalicious
and Smilin' Gal
310 N. Queen St, Lancaster
Lancaster's own "My Aunt Debbie"
will be joining them in the shop beginning July 1st! "My Aunt
Debbie" is an independent fashion and accessories label
featuring Eco-Chic designs including up-cycled clothing, accessories
and housewares created from vintage recycled treasures. For a sneak
peak of creations from the "My Aunt Debbie" label, please
visit www.myauntdebbie.com
Veleska
Jewelry
348 W.
Orange St, Lancaster
$10
Off a $50 purchase. Cannot be combined with other offers. We buy
Gold. Recycle your broken gold or old gold and we will add 15% if
cash is used in our store. 717-396-1123
The
General Sutter
14. E Main St, Lititz
10% discount on food purchased at the
General Sutter Inn dining areas. The offer is good for dine in only,
and any banquet functions are exempt. 717.626.211
A
Colorful Past
33 East Main St, Lititz
Discounted antique items and special discounts on select stained
glass pieces as well as 10% off stained glass classes. (717)
627-7278
The
Sassy Tassel 35
E. Main St., Lititz
20% off all of our eco-friendly products:
Paddywax Eco-Classic candle collection, Dirt Candles, Flower Lights
(handmade string lights made from real Bodhi tree leaves natural
dyes), Peasant Mats (handmade placemats made from recycled
paper)
(717)627-8688 sassytassel@dejazzd.com
Aaron's
Books
43 S. Broad St, Lititz
Celebrate your FREEDOM TO READ...Aaron's
will again give away FREE BOOKS (yes, we said FREE) during Shop Local
week, July 1-7. Check out the carts in front of the store & bring
your own bag or box for your goodies! 717-627-1990
www.aaronsbookcorner.com
And
in a BIG show of support for Independents Days, the town of Lititz
(which is 99% independent local retailers) will be hosting a sidewalk
sale on Saturday, July 5th from 10-4pm on Main & Broad Streets.
Don’t forget to check out the new Lititz Farmers Market from
8am-1pm every Saturday. All stands are local producers and no item
traveled more than 30 miles to be
sold!
Links:
www.susquehannasbn.org
www.jsidlancaster.org
www.venturelititz.com
www.downtownlancaster.com
ssbn@embarqmail.com
:: www.susquehannasbn.org :: po box 42 marietta, pa 17547 ::
877.500.6552
