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Buy Local Business Expo supports local economy As a part of the Greater Hall Chamber's mission, the Buy Local program is a pro-active and practical approach for connecting the businesses of Gainesville-Hall County with the buying power of the local community. We believe enhancing local spending and providing more opportunities for our businesses to connect with consumers is critical to helping our local economy not only survive but thrive! "Through your involvement in the Buy Local campaign, you are joining businesses, community groups and citizens working together to shape a stronger community economy," said Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kit Dunlap.
Don't miss the Greater Hall Chamber's Annual Buy Local Business Expo on Thursday, January 19. The Expo will be held in meeting rooms ABC at the Georgia Mountains Center from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sponsored by and will feature over 60 local businesses and non-profits. Business After Hours with food, drink and & ' ()*
a cash bar coincides with the event from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Exhibitors will be giving out goodies, and +, - . Chamber staff will draw on the hour for great doorprizes donated by business participants.
! "Greater Hall County has so much to offer and the Buy Local Expo is a great opportunity to see just
that," said Butch Miller of Milton Martin Honda, an event sponsor and exhibitor. "Without question, we must do what we can to keep our tax dollars in our community and keep our neighbors working."
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Event Sponsors are AT&T Real Yellow Pages, Charter Business, Delta Community Credit Union, Milton Martin Honda, The Times and WDUN AM-FM Radio. Exhibits still available. $195 each % &' ( for Chamber Members; $300 for Non-Members; $100 Non-Profits. Sign your company up today! For &) (
more information or to reserve your booth space, call Membership VP Michelle Wiley, 770-532-6206. 1 2* Email: mwiley@ghcc.com
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