Local First Coupon Book

Local First 2009 Coupon Book

as of this moment, we have sold 162 of the Local First coupon book and i intend to sell more.

why?

because i believe in local – first.

This organization called Local First has come a long way in two years. Elissa Sangalli Hillary is quite a go-getter.

When i envisioned this coupon book, I thought we would have about 50 coupons and it would cost at least $30.

Instead, this Local First Coupon book – the first ever – has over 200 coupons worth thousands of dollars (if spent ) and costs only $15. How is something like that possible? It’s possible because Elissa worked hard to prove that dollars spent locally will pay us all back in dividends. It’s possible because Elissa got a grant from the Grand Rapids Community Foundation to get this book made.

I urge you to not only buy this book but to USE this book.  When you come in with your coupon, I’ll give you $5 back. That’s not the big deal. The big deal to me is that you choose to shop local. That you chose to really focus on making my business – and every other business in Uptown work. Thank you for that. And if you haven’t purchased the book and if you haven’t shopped local this holiday season, please rethink that…

…for many reasons.

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