The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce is proud to introduce a “Buy Local” awareness & advertising campaign which will be a win-win-win for businesses, consumers and our community as a whole. This program is unique in a history-making partnership of four newspapers, which will offer businesses unprecedented exposure at unheard of advertising rates. Equally important, it will urge and educate citizens to purchase products and services locally by editorializing what a critical impact these dollars have on our economy and quality of life.
According to a national survey by the nonprofit Institute for Local Self-Reliance in Minneapolis, independent retailers in cities with buy-local campaigns saw sales 57% better than cities with no such movement. Nationwide, as overall retail sales fell 9.8% in December 2008 vs. the prior year, according to the Commerce Dept., community “Buy Local” programs have shown to make a big difference!
Levels of Campaign Investment: For the following monthly rates, “Buy Local” advertisers will appear five times per month, once in each publication (Everett Herald, Marysville Globe, North County Outlook, Arlington Times) and the Chamber newsletter, reaching over 97,500 SnohomishCounty households and businesses. Advertisers will also be displayed 24/7 on each of these websites.
Marysville Tulalip Chamber Membership Pricing
$25 a month ($150 for 6 months) – features your company name and phone number.
$50 a month ($300 for 6 months) offers three times the space for only twice the investment. Includes your company name, logo, address, phone and web site
Non-Chamber Member Pricing
$35 a month ($210 for 6 months) – features your company name and phone number.
$75 a month ($450 for 6 months) offers three times the space. Includes your company name, logo, address, phone and web site
Let the local community know you exist! This campaign hits the presses the week of September 20, 2009. Contact the Chamber at (360) 659-7700 or send in the attached advertising agreement and artwork to Kimberlie@marysvilletulalipchamber.com by Thursday, September 17 to make sure your business is known and showcased to over 95% of SnohomishCounty as a proud “Buy Local” participant.
There are many ripple effects of spending your shopping dollars in your own communities.
Buying local keeps your tax money here where it can serve you. Traffic improvements, expanded infrastructure – a portion of your sales tax dollars contributes to the city’s road & infrastructure budget
Shopping locally saves you time, gas & energy
Local sales tax revenues support the fire & police department and other community service organizations, such as our Little League and our local parks
By supporting your locally owned businesses, you are maintaining a system that sustains your community in so many ways.
Local Businesses:
Spend more money at other local businesses helping the local economy grow –Pay more in local and state taxes than outside corporations
Create good jobs – Local business provide jobs for residents and are one of the largest employers nationwide
Give better customer service overall
Support Community Groups
“Clearly, it makes sense to Buy Local, whether as an individual consumer or a business owner. The benefits of keeping our money in our own communities can create a domino effect that can preserve a neighborhood and our quality of life, even in an economic slow down.” sums up Caldie Rogers, Chamber President / CEO.
Come to our office, give us a call at (360) 659-7700 or email any of our staff for prompt assistance if you have any questions on making the most of your partnership with
The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce.
