A coming Holiday Campaign for Local and Independent Businesses

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 Somerville Local First is planning a holiday campaign to encourage residents and community members to buy local for the holiday season.

What type of events and campaign elements would encourage and enable you to buy more from local businesses this holiday season?  

We'd love your thoughts and feedback as we construct the campaign.

Thanks,
Somerville Local First 

Comments

[freedmam.livejournal.com]

I'd love to see free parking on Saturdays...I'd rather shop in town than at a crowded mall (but not if it means getting a $25 ticket)

A map with local stores pointed out would be helpful (like the touristy ones with coupons and ads on the back)

Also...committing a day where 5% of all purchases goes to charity or local schools would be great.

I love the coupon book!!