NEWS RELEASE
 

To:   Island and Regional Media, Members of the Public

 Date:               Monday, December 7, 2009   

From:              The Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce
(902) 436-9651

 For immediate release… 

Shop Local!

Message from the Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce  

Residents of Summerside and surrounding area are encouraged to give the gift of community spirit this Christmas and holiday season. The Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce would like to remind the public that the money they spend at local businesses is reinvested in the community. This keeps the local economy growing, creates employment, and funds important services such as education and health care through sales tax.

 Other benefits of shopping local include:

ü  Saving on travel costs and shipping fees

ü  Reducing environmental impact

ü  Creating a greater awareness about the products and services that are available within the community

 “The Chamber encourages individuals to reflect on how they consume goods and services, and the impact this has on the community.” says Chamber President Rudy Smith. “Summerside has an abundance of outstanding business operators who can address the needs of consumers this holiday season, as well as year round. Our handy online directory is a great resource, and can be found on the Chamber website at www.chamber.summerside.ca . Check it out!” 

The Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce operates as a non-for-profit organization and is the primary "voice of business" representing the City of Summerside and area with a population of 15,000.                                                                                                                                      

263 Harbour Drive (Suite 10 / Harbour Quay) / Summerside, PEI / C1N 5P1

Tel: (902) 436-9651 / Fax: (902) 436-8320

E-mail: info@chamber.summerside.pe.ca / Website: www.chamber.summerside.ca