Buy local at the Mission Zero Fest
Many local vendors and exhibitors here today. A very cool grassroots & green event, it’s the second annual Mission Zero Fest in Ann Arbor. www.missionzerofest.org
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Washtenaw Green Chamber of Commerce
The words, “green” and “sustainable” are ubiquitous and have many meanings. Even in the sphere of owning or leading a business the two concepts represent a wide variety of topics. We won’t get into the definitions here but we do want to suggest that we – locally – take up the challenge of attaining [...]
A new marketing tool that’s exploding in Chicago
“Belly” is a funny name, but it’s one that’s catching on. Today, the New York Times Small Business Blog post by Jessica Bruder introduced the country to this crazy little start-up out of Chicago. This is significant for Buy Local Ann Arbor since we have been cajoling Belly to come to the area for a [...]
“Holiday Edition” available
Woot woot! The second version of our City Guide app came out today. Local merchants can still be listed in this edition of the app free of charge. Residents can get unique deals that encourage us and maybe even {Reward} us for – wait for it – buying LOCAL!
v2.0 under construction
Version 2.0 of the Ann Arbor Buy Local {City Guide} is under construction. The next version of the iOS mobile app is called “The Holiday Edition” and will feature locally-owned businesses and the specials they offer for local shoppers concerned about keeping their money close to home. We are looking for a local photographer [...]
Stampt!
We’re kicking-off a local loyalty campaign today. Residents who use the new Stampt app on their smartphone – any smartphone – to buy something at any of our {Partners} will get rewarded by us! Check out the current reward and all the details here.
Digital – Traditional Media Teamwork
We find it encouraging that a small town 150 miles north of London has recently reported excellent success in signing-up residents to use a loyalty card to support local merchants. The Grimsby Telegraph reports over 500 people getting the card in a little over a week. The campaign appears to be advertised online and [...]
HomeGrown Festival visit planned
{Rewards} cards to be given-away We will be at the HomeGrown Festival in Ann Arbor this Saturday evening. You might be able to spot us passing-out the free {Rewards} Card to random festival-goers in our attempt to encourage shopping at our independent, locally-owned merchants, retailers and services. Residents who get the card are [...]
Winner of our Survey sweepstakes
Congrats! We’re pleased to announce that Linda with Carol Roeda Studio, in Ann Arbor, is our random winner of a $25 Gift Card. The prize is good at any of the 65 local businesses listed in the {City Guide} app for iPhone/iPad. The sweepstakes was held to encourage the completion of a 2-minute survey [...]
Ann Arbor’s other Farmers’ Market
The Westside Farmers’ Market is committed to bringing fresh, local food to all members of our community. From the volunteers who run the market, and the farmers who bring the fresh veggies, to Zingerman’s who provides the venue, this market is top notch. Come by and see for yourself! We’re hoping to soon start signing-up [...]