Grand Junction Area Chamber BUY Local Program
Thank you for being part of the Grand Valley’s vibrant business community. As part of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce efforts to stimulate the local economy we are launching a “shop local” campaign themed "Jump On the Blue Band Wagon". The tagline
is Buy Local, Save Jobs, Make a Difference.
The number one priority of this campaign is to change local consumer attitudes about how shopping locally can stimulate economic activity, assist in entrepreneurship development, create jobs, generate tax dollars for streets, police and fire protection and generate dollars
for nonprofits from Little League to United Way. We will be issuing blue wrist bands to
remind shoppers to think before they buy on how they can leverage their dollars and help
the community.
View a list of all businesses offering a Blue Band discount offers
Download and Print Blue Band Participant List (PDF Format)
WHAT CONSUMERS CAN DO
Buying local puts your hard-earned dollars to work right here in your community.
Keep Recycling Your Dollar
By choosing to re-circulate your dollars in the Grand Valley, you play an important role in keeping our regional economy strong, creating jobs and providing vital tax revenue that supports things like road repair, police and fire protection.
Keep Our Community Strong
When local businesses flourish, they can continue their support of important community projects and charitable organizations.
Keep Our Economy Strong
For every one dollar spent locally you can have a positive impact of $3.00. If we all do that it will have a measureable effect on helping our local economy recover from the recent recession.
Keep Your Neighbors Working
The Grand Valley is a robust region, with thousands of companies open for business and eager to assist you—large and small, franchises and locally-owned, you’re bound to find what you’re looking for.
Buy Local is a mindset. You do have a choice and you can make a difference.
Are you ready to Buy Local?
It's simple to participate.
- First, pick up your new Buy Local Blue Band at the Chamber office or one of the Blue Band distribution locations.
- Wear your special Blue Band wrist band to receive a discount at local businesses!
View a list of all businesses offering a Blue Band discount offers
Blue Band Participant List (PDF Format)
Blue Wrist Band Distribution Locations
Bellco Credit Union
2478 Hwy 6 & 50, Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 241-1794
Business Incubator Center
2591 B 3/4 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 243-5242
Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce
360 Grand Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 242-3214
Grand West Kia
2980 Hwy 6 & 50, Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 248-0800
Harrahs - Hair - Skin - Nails
1005 N 12th St Ste 102, Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 245-8706
Mesa County Libraries
Central Branch
530 Grand Ave, Grand Junction, CO
(970) 243-4443
Mesa Mall - Guest Services near Cafe Court
2424 Hwy 6 & 50, Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 242-0008
US Tech
2465 Patterson Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 241-7614
SHOP LOCAL WEEK: OCTOBER 10 - 16, 2011
For over a year the Chamber’s Blue Band program has encouraged residents to shop locally. There are many reasons for doing so. Dollars spent locally turn over three to five times in the system helping to generate economic activity which is the single most important reason for the practice. In addition there are over 150 local businesses that are offering the additional incentive of discounts and special offers to Blue Band wearers.
This week you have one more incentive for helping to make a difference by shopping locally. The Blue Band Committee is launching Shop Local Week. Residents are asked to take copies of their receipts for local purchases with their name and phone number legibly written on the back, to the Grand Junction Chamber Offices at 4th and Grand or Mesa Mall Guest Services to be entered in a drawing for a chance to win prizes from local businesses.
The receipts must all be dated between October 10th and October 16th and must be turned in by close of business on October 17th. Any local business receipt will be accepted regardless of whether that business is part of the Blue Band program or not. The drawing for prizes will take place at the Chamber’s Business Showcase on October 18th at Colorado Mesa University. Winners need not be present to win and only one prize per person will be awarded. However, the more receipts with your name in the drawing the greater your chance of being one of the lucky winners.
It’s easy, it’s simple, it helps the economy so get busy shopping and turn in those receipts!
Click here to donate a prize.
Click here to download a reminder about the effort for your checkout counter.
WHAT MERCHANTS CAN DO
We need your help spreading the word about our Buy Local campaign - a campaign for the entire Western Slope, aimed at re-circulating dollars in our local economy.
Keep Your Neighbors Working
We want to secure the employment of our friends, neighbors and family members.
Keep Our Community Strong
Buying local strengthens area businesses, service providers and employees.
What’s in it for my business?
- Business Promotion
- Corporate Branding
- Marketing
- Support for your Local Community
How to Participate:
- Use the Blue Band Wagon logo in your own advertising efforts. Click here to download.
- Sponsor production of TV ads (featuring your business).
- Sponsor production costs for our billboard (we’ll include your logo).
- Download Merchant Discount Registration Form (PDF) and complete it
- Download Blue Band Proud Participant Window/Door Sign and display it
- Download Blue Band Bookmark and distribute it
- Download and Print Blue Band Participant List (PDF Format)
Blue Band Progam on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/bluebandwagon
KREX public service announcement featuring Blue Band/Shop Local effort
