When you shop local, you invest in your community, in your neighbors and in yourselves. In this economic climate, the best return on investment is in local business. According to some studies, it is estimated that for every dollar you spend, twice as much will be reinvested in the community by a local store or service. With the holidays fast approaching and the shopping mad dash that happens at this time of the year, Flat Iron Cafe, Mary Barry Massage Therapy and South Shore Computer Repair want to encourage everyone to “Buy Local” when doing your shopping for the holiday season.
By shopping local, you are supporting the “mom and pop” stores and services that help make Middleboro a great place to live and work. A lot of the things that you might be looking for – and would probably head out to the big-box stores to get – can be found right here in downtown Middleboro. Try some of these local shops for everyone on your shopping list:
- Benny’s – 59 Centre Street
- Eggers Furniture – 177 Centre Street
- Family Herbals – 29 Centre Street
- Hollyberries Country Gifts – 51 Centre Street
- Maria’s Hallmark – 1 Centre Street
- Middleborough Flowers & Gifts – 19 Centre Street
- Nicole Jacqueline Photography Studio – 13 South Main Street
- Pushin’ Ink Tattoo – 155 Centre Street
- Reedy’s Archery – 31 Centre Street
- Savas Liquors – 167 Centre Street
- Twice Upon A Time Bookstore – 222 Centre Street
Most of the downtown businesses offer gift certificates as well – so if you don’t know what to buy for that special someone on your naughty and nice list, just pick up a gift certificate for them at one of the businesses in Middleboro.
Thanks to the Cranberry County Chamber of Commerce and Middleboro’s Office of Economic and Community Development Office (OECD), Sunday December 5, 2010 and Friday, December 10, 2010 are officially “Buy Local” Days this year! From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on December 5th and December 10th, there will be an art fair, a performance of It’s a Wonderful Life, street performers and more! For more information about the community festivities contact the Chamber of Commerce at Valerie@cranberrycountry.org or the OECD at analevanko1@verizon.net.
Support your local business owners and pick up some great gifts for Mom, Dad and everyone else on your shopping list!
About Flat Iron Cafe: A relaxed and family-friendly place where you can find good food, friendly service staff and owners who are working hard to make the café the place where everybody knows your name and you know that you are always welcome. Live entertainment, half-price pizza and creative specials are just some of the things they offer. Visit their web site – www.flatironcafe.info – for more information. They are located at 444 Centre Street, Middleboro.
About Mary Barry Massage Therapy: Offering 18 years of expertise in pain and stress management. Voted New England’s top massage clinic by WHDH-TV in Boston, Mary Barry’s skilled therapists successfully treat headaches, back pain, muscle soreness, pregnancy discomfort, sports injuries and anxiety. Tranquil setting ideal for wedding parties, couples and more. Visit their web site – www.marybarry.com – for more information. They are located at 106 West Grove Street, Middleboro.
About South Shore Computer Repair: A small, family-run business that prides itself in not only reacting to your computer needs but providing proactive service, news and information to all of their clients. They provide a wide range of information-technology (IT) professional services for small businesses and residential customers. Visit their web site – www.ssc-repair.com – for more information. They are located at 238 Centre Street, Middleboro.
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