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Making "Shop Local" Work For Everyone
Through a partnership with the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) we would like to invite our fellow Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDCs) to join us for a three-part series of workshops on Making Shop Local Work for Everyone. The interactive workshops will allow peers to discuss and create a plan to expand your “buy local” or "shop local" campaign into a larger initiative that benefits more businesses in your community.
Workshops topics include:- #1 – Building Community – Tuesday, June 26th 2018, 10am – 12pm
To be successful with any program you run, you must first analyze the neighborhood you serve. It is important to understand the culture of your district and identify clear goals for what you want to accomplish. This interactive session will lead you through exercises that will help you clarify the strengths, weaknesses and quirks of the community you serve. - #2 – Expanding Beyond Shop Local – Tuesday, July 31st 2018, 10am – 12pm
“Shop Local” has been effective at driving traffic to local retailers, but you want to help all the businesses in your community, right? This interactive session will brainstorm ways to promote more businesses in your neighborhood, so that you leave ready to hit the ground running. - #3 – Promoting the Program – Tuesday, August 28th 2018, 10am – 12pm
It's now time to apply what we created in sessions I and II. To be successful with your campaign, you need buy-in throughout your community, which requires effective promotion. This interactive session will look at what resources you have available and will help you assess your resources and craft a tailored promotional campaign that a.) works, and b.) doesn't drain you of valuable time and resources.
Workshops will be facilitated by Big Buzz Idea Group and hosted at Carbon Arc Bar & Board, 4614 N Lincoln Avenue. For complete details visit www.lincolnsquare.org/building-buy-local-campaigns.
Workshops are FREE for employees of NBDCs and Board Members. Please RSVP by EOD Friday, June 22nd 2018 via email or provided webpage.Making "Shop Local" Work For EveryoneDate and Time
Tuesday Jul 31, 2018
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDTTuesday, June 26, 2018
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
9:30am - 10:00am (Networking & Light Breakfast)
10:00am - 12:00pm (Workshop)Location
Carbon Arc Bar & Board
4614 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago IL 60625Fees/Admission
FREE for Chicago Area Business Organizations
Contact Information
Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce
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- #1 – Building Community – Tuesday, June 26th 2018, 10am – 12pm