I was introduced to this initiative through facebook of all things... what a phenomenal impact technological social media offers to our world today!
The concept is fairly simple... what 3 independant local businesses would you miss if they closed today? If 1/2 the population spent $50.00 monthly with a local business imagine the possible revenue that could be generated! Without question more dollars are put back into the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures as compared to those purchases made through a national chain.
It occurred to me that I may not be doing my part to really expect others to support this initiative, but thankfully after jotting down some notes it became apparent that it's easy to spend at least $50.00 in this community monthly,
here's some incite into our 3/50 spending in no particular order:
Miss Priss- bling and fashion accessories (199 Front St)
The Dressing Room- work wear (Rednersville Rd and Hwy 62 South)
Cafe E -chai latte- caffeinated beverage of choice (357 Front St)
The Empire Theatre- catch a movie or concert (www.theempiretheatre.com)
Four Seasons Sports- athletic gear for the men in my life (www.fourseasonssports.ca)
Jutta Shoe Boutique- shoes, enough said (221 Front St)
Bren's Bakeshop- afternoon tea (www.geocities.com/brensbakeshop)
L'Auberge de France- saturaday morning croissant, dinner with hubby (www.aubergedefrance.ca/index.html)
Belleville Farmer's Market- fruits and vegetables for home(www.quinte.on.ca/farmersmarket/index.html)
Studio 237 and Glo Day Spa- hair, aesthetics and inspiration (www.studio237.com)
Mindful Movements- yoga, bosu and pt (www.mindfulmovements.ca)
Cucina Freemans- vino (www.freemans.ca)
Gilmour's Meat Shop and Deli- the perfect striploin every time (5503 Hwy 62 South)
