Shop Local InitiativeLocally owned businesses build strong communities by sustaining our historic town centers and linking neighbors. Local businesses are owned by people who live here, work here, and are more invested in our future, because they directly feel the impact of our decisions.
Locally owned businesses create more jobs locally, offer greater loyalty to their employees, and in most sectors provide better wages and benefits than chains do.
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Where we shop, where we eat and hang out—all of it makes our neighborhood home. In an increasingly homogenized world, communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinct character have an economic advantage. If we wanted to live somewhere that looked like everywhere else, we wouldn’t be living in McNairy County.
Locals competed for $300 in local gift cards. Participating meant posting a photo shopping at local establishments with #ShopMcNairy in the caption. Hundreds of locals participated in this campaign.
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Locals LIKED & SHARED the Local Pledge to enter for a chance at a $50 gas card to a local gas station. The pledge promised to shop, spend, enjoy, eat, volunteer and donate local. Hundreds participated.
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Locals hunted Waldo in local businesses. Waldo riddles were released each day on the Chamber Facebook event page. One local won $100 to the McNairy County business of their choice.
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#ShopMcNairy Spend to Win begins October 5th and will end on December 5th. The Chamber will reward a $1,000 McNairy County Shopping Spree to the local who spends the most money in the county. The rules are simple:
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Turn in dates will be set to tally the totals at the Latta Building on the following dates:
October 24 9:00am - 3:00pm November 28 9:00am - 3:00pm December 5 9:00am - 3:00pm |
2016 Fashion ShowThe McNairy County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a #ShopMcNairy Fashion Show on Monday, November 14th from 6:00 - 8:00pm at the Latta Building. The Fashion Show will be a preview of Small Business Saturday merchandise. All McNairy County boutiques and clothing retail within the county are welcome to participate. Contact the Chamber office at 731-645-6360 if your store is interested in participating or email katie@mcnairy.com.
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General admission tickets will be $20 or a table of 8 can be purchased for $150. Dinner will be catered by Crazy K Steakhouse. Tickets can be purchased at the Chamber office located at 205 West Court Avenue in Selmer. Tickets will also be available at participating boutiques (limited supply will be available.)
The Chamber will award one $100 gift card as a door prize at the event. Join us for an evening of food, fashion, and fun, McNairy County style. #ShopMcNairy y'all.
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Lunch Mobs - March 2017Lunch Mobs will be informal come and go lunch gatherings (11:30am - 1:00pm) at McNairy County member businesses throughout the month of March. Those in attendance pay for their own meal but are eligible for a special offer (must mention Chamber Lunch Mob) at each restaurant. This is an initiative to #ShopMcNairy and eat local, plus it's is a fun activity that focuses on connecting members. Lunch Mobs will be a boost to the business that gets a lunchtime rush thanks to the support of locals, may even introduce new customers to a restaurant.
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MARCH 3 (Friday)
Los Aztecas 588 Mulberry Ave, Selmer Free drink with purchase of meal |
MARCH 10 (Friday)
Yum Yum's 369 Mulberry Ave, Selmer Free cupcake with purchase of basket (new menu coming soon!) |
MARCH 17 (Friday)
Rockabilly Too 4500 Highway 57 W, Ramer Free appetizer with purchase of meal |
MARCH 22 (Wednesday)
Smokey Joe's BBQ 304 E Poplar Ave, Selmer Special $5, BBQ Chicken Breast, vegetable, and tea |
MARCH 31 (Friday)
Subway 152 S Y Square, Selmer (only location) Free cookie with purchase |
Dinner Mobs - April 2017
The month of April will be dedicated to Dinner Mobs (5:30-7:00pm) with the same informal come and go style as lunch but later in the evening for some of our restaurants. Those in attendance pay for their own meal but are eligible for a special offer (must mention Chamber Dinner Mob) at each restaurant.
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APRIL 6 (Thursday)
Ma Ma Fia's 130 E Main St, Adamsville, TN Free drink with entree purchase APRIL 21 (Friday)
El Palomino Mexican Restaurant 185 W Court Ave, Selmer Free soft drink or tea with purchase 21 & over first beer free |
APRIL 13 (Thursday)
Top O' the River 5831 TN-57, Michie Free soft drink or tea with meal APRIL 27 (Thursday)
Crazy K Steakhouse 6708 US-45, Ramer $6 BBQ plate, beans, slaw OR Free drink with purchase of entree |
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2017 Photo ContestEnter to win $300 in local gift cards by shopping local July 1 - August 1, 2017 in McNairy County.
Entries will not be limited, each photo counts as an entry. One winner will be announced on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Happy Shopping! |
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2017 Fashion ShowThe Fashion Show will be a preview of Small Business Saturday merchandise. Contact the Chamber office at 731-645-6360 or email katie@mcnairy.com if your business is interested in participating.
Tickets are now on sale. General admission $20 or a table of 8 can be purchased for $150. Dinner will be catered. |