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#shoplocalroc

HOLIDAY

{ The holidays are unofficially here. Although I say, when 20-below weather arrives along with the snow … it’s full-on shopping season! So gear-up + get ready to hear what’s good from the #ROC. Because #ShopLocalRoc is bringing it this holiday season. }

This holiday, shop with a cause.

#shoplocalroc

Two incredible websites + blogs, A-List Rochester + Flower City Fashionista, along with BESL { me } are bringing you access to Rochester’s best #ShopLocal spots + events, gifts + ideas. Why?? Because the holidays are about giving + getting. And that’s exactly what shopping local does for you + for our community.

be sustainable this holiday season.

give + get:

#ShopLocal is sustainable for our:

• economy
• environment
• budgets

#ShopLocalRoc is a fun + festive way to make shop local a lifestyle { while giving the greatest gifts. }

look good, feel good:

#shoplocalroc 

Getting started is simple. { And you can win prizes! }

1. Shop at a local store or event!
   • And if you want to participate in our contest …
2. Take a photo
3. Tag on Facebook or Instagram using: #shoplocalroc
4. Be entered to receive great prizes from many of our prized shops around Rochester

The best way to spread Holiday Cheer,

is pledging #shoplocalroc loud for all to hear.

Take the { Polar } Pledge. Get loud about it! Why not?

1. Write a pledge.
2. Post on Social Media.
3. Voice your #shoplocalroc feats.

Pledge’s are simple solutions you resolve to take while holiday shopping this season. It could be anything! Some quick ideas are:

• Before heading to the big box store for children’s toys … I’m going to Archimage on Monroe Ave!
• Instead of catching that sale on dish ware for the party … I’m going to try my local VOA!
• Forget the mall for one-stop-shopping. I’m hitting South Ave in the South Wedge!

Let us know what your plans are on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram, and hashtag #shoplocalroc.

{ To be eligible for the contest, include a photo of what you’ve purchased. }

make it count:

every $1 spent locally has 3x the impact!

#ShopLocalRoc makes it easy for you to make it count! For all of the best gift giving + gift guides, check-in with:

• A-List Rochester
• Flower City Fashionista
• Barbara Ellen Shops Local
• and our Facebook Group – Shop Local Rochester

Cheers.

#shoplocalroc

XO.