As the face for job creation and supporting local businesses, I'm asking you to join me in Hollister's Downtown Association's celebration of Independent Business Week, July 1 -7th. They are asking residents to shop 100% locally from July 1- July 7th. Just imagine if only 10% of our residents, 5,300 people, participated! Sales Tax revenues would bolster the city coffers, business owners would replace their worry lines with dollars in their pockets and teenagers could be hired! The benefits are nearly endless! In addition, the HDA has a unique twist to encourage local shopping: a Scavenger Hunt! If you find all the items on the game card (no purchase necessary) you could win a $200 grand prize.
Vicki came up with a unique twist of her own. FORTINO for Supervisor volunteers are going to carry out this week's HDA Scavenger Hunt as TEAM FORTINO! I think it is a fabulous idea! Vicki and I are going to kick July into high gear! Please join us on the first day of this exciting promotion at Campaign Headquarters, tomorrow, July 1st, at 11:30. We'll "scavenge," then have lunch, downtown. I can't think of a better way to support businesses during the dog days of summer! Friends and other supporters welcome and encouraged!
For more information about National Independents Week, visit the HDA's web site at www.downtownhollister.org.
