Hello SBN members and friends,
SBN's think INDEPENDENT campaign is designed to engage Lehigh Valley
residents in a conversation about where and with whom they shop--to raise
as a priority the idea of supporting locally owned, independent businesses in
their communities. By celebrating what's local, we build a strong regional
economy that keeps our dollars circulating here. By supporting our
neighbors who are working hard to build a vibrant Valley, we build
community connections. And, perhaps best of all, we encourage what's
special and unique about the Lehigh Valley.
think INDEPENDENT will kick off in 2008 with several events designed to
engage Lehigh Valley residents in this discussion. First up will be a think
INDEPENDENT poster campaign, designed to introduce local business
owners and their businesses to Lehigh Valley residents (see examples on
this page; learn more by following the links below).
The Lehigh Valley has a wealth of independent, locally owned
businesses--from hardware and health food stores to boutiques, breweries,
and movie theaters. It's time to reframe the conversation about why where
we spend our dollars matters. As a local business owner, we hope you'll
join us in getting the Lehigh Valley to think INDEPENDENT.
Julie Thomases
Member, SBNLV