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Shop Locally! It is that time of year again when the Christmas cards are sent out and the list for friends and family to buy for is penned.
Some are easier to buy for than others, but one downtown, you might just not need it! Downtown is known for its streetscape, festivals, restaurants and museums, but also for its local shops, which boast one of a kind items and fabulous gifts mixed with impeccable service. Most of the owners, know you will love to put on the shelf, pour your drink when you enter the door or pull aside that piece of jewelry they know you will love. It is the type of mom and pop service that you cannot the holidays with lit wreaths, wrapped twinkling lights on poles and a huge decorated tree at the Market House.
But there are more important reasons to shop downtown. You get the best selection, the fantastic service and the holiday ambience, but you are also supporting your local community. Yes, that is right. When you shop downtown, you are helping support the community because the grand share of money spent goes directly back to our local economy through taxes, payroll and other expenditures. It is also captured further in a national movement called the 3/50 Project, which has swept the nation with statistics such as "for every $100 spent in locally owned independent stores, $68 returns to the community. If you spend that in a national chain, only $43 stays here and if you spend it online, nothing comes home." For more information, visit www.the350project.net. The 3/50 Project allows to give back to our community in a way that has a ripple effect
throughout the entire city. Our downtown is something to be proud of and we need to support it this season.
Oh, and this goes without needing to be said, but do not forget that most all stores and restaurants downtown carry gift cards that make excellent stocking stuffers. They make perfect gifts for those people on the list who are truly impossible to shop for and also are the gift that keeps going especially for new residents. In fact, if there are any realtors out there that want to make a good impression while closing, why not give a gift card to a locally owned downtown restaurant so that they can experience downtown and have a great dinner while there kitchen boxes are still being unpacked? Of course, it is just an idea and one that does not have to be solely for realtors. Christmas gift cards to our downtown shops and restaurants are perfect for everyone from the teachers taking a break from the classroom for the holidays to that is for sure.
So, no matter how you give your gifts, shop downtown for the holidays – it truly is a win-win for everyone.
How Much Do You Know About Downtown?
See if you know the answer to this trivia question: What building?
kmayner@ci.fay.nc.us will win a fun prize. The winner next installment of Downtown Developments.
Congratulations to Daniel Penrod for submitting the correct answer last issue. The Rotary Clubs of Fayetteville started managing the Fayetteville Christmas Parade in 1999 and the grand marshal this year is Fred Flintstone.
JAMI SHEPPARD McLAUGHLIN, Downtown Development Manager jmclaughlin@ci.fay.nc.us www.facebook.com/downtownfayetteville
Business Spotlight
Holmes Electric and Fine Gifts, located at 127 Hay St., is not only the oldest family-owned small business in Fayetteville and Cumberland County, it is one of a kind gift items that you have been looking for. With one of the largest displays of Christmas goodies,including ornaments and Fontanini and Willow Tree nativity and gifts. Beyond Christmas and holiday items, they also have an extensive amount of kitchen and household accessories, Fayetteville themed keepsakes, jewelry, baby gifts, collegiate items - including UNC, ECU, Duke and NC State - handbags and more. They also custom monogram bags, blankets, clothing and other items onsite. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit
Calendar of Events
Dec. 10 – Fayetteville Christmas Parade, Rotary Clubs of Fayetteville, www.rotarychristmasparade.com
Dec. 10 – Hulk Hogan's Micro Championship Wrestling, The Rock Shop Music Hall, www.therockshoplive.com
Dec. 11 – 12 Annual Downtown Loft Tour, Downtown Alliance, www.fayettevillealliance.com
Dec. 17 – Ryan's Reindeer 5K Run 2011, The Ryan P. Kishbaugh Memorial Foundation, http://runbecauseyoucan.com
Dec. 31 – New Year's Eve Party in the Park, Fayetteville Dogwood Festival, www.faydogwoodfestival.com
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