Buy Local Awareness

Many people do not realize the importance of keeping their hard-earned dollars in their own community. They don’t realize that by spending dollars outside of their community for goods and services that can be purchased here, they are supporting other communities’ police and fire departments, parks and recreation facilities, businesses, workforce, etc.  Because the sales tax is what funds a bulk of the local government services you enjoy in your daily life.

To heighten awareness about buying local, the Chamber is hosting a special campaign this year...

“Spend $20 on the 20th!”   (Click on the PDF link below for details and a sign that you can place at your business to inform your customers!)

All residents of Washington County are invited to stop by the Chamber and pick up a “Buy Local” punch card. For each time you “Spend $20 on the 20th” of the month at any local business that generates sales tax, simply show your receipt at the Washington County Chamber and receive a “punch” on your card. When your card is completed with 5 punches, it will be entered into a drawing for a $220 GRAND PRIZE! Drawings will be held quarterly (in January, April, July, and October) and the winner will receive a $220 gift certificate to the Chamber Member business of their choice!

A card with 5 punches is a completed entry. Punches are only made at the Chamber when you show a receipt for at least $20 spent on the 20th of any month at a Washington County business that generates sales tax. You may enter as many FULL cards as you like. Lost or stolen cards will not be replaced. Receipts for each purchase for “Spend $20 on the 20th” will be verified by a Chamber staff member. Receipts must show business name and date.

Remember, this is to encourage local spending that generates local sales tax.  (Therefore, receipts from groceries, gas and other non-taxed products and services are not applicable for this campaign.)