Immediate Release
July 28, 2009
Batavia, Ohio. Shop Clermont! You’ll see flyers encouraging you to shop and dine in Clermont County at businesses across the area, as part of the Shop Clermont campaign, promoted by a coalition of county government, township, school, social service agency, chamber of commerce, and university communications professionals. “When citizens eat at local restaurants and shop at retail businesses across Clermont County, it directly benefits the community they call home,” said Board of Clermont County Commissioners President Ed Humphrey. “A portion of the money you spend for these services is returned to the county to fund local government services, including the Sheriff’s Office, Clermont Jail, Clermont Communications Center, and court system.”
The first in a series of flyers promoting the benefits of shopping and dining in Clermont County is being displayed at various businesses and offices across the county, featuring local families who Shop Clermont first! Articles are appearing in various county, township, and chamber publications to explain how the sales tax directly benefits citizens.
“A township's identity is created by hometown business,” said Goshen Township Trustee Mike Keeley. “Milford’s small town charm is due, in part, to a vibrant historic Main Street,” said Milford City Manager Loretta Rokey. “Our success depends upon loyal repeat customers from the surrounding area who enjoy the diversity and personal service that Milford’s Main Street provides.” “Buying local not only stimulates the local economy, but when communities and citizens support those establishments, it encourages others to open businesses in a welcoming environment!” said Bethel Vice Mayor Donna Gunn.
Citizens are invited to visit the Shop Clermont booth at the Taste of Clermont celebration at Eastgate Mall, September 11-13, 2009, for discount coupons to numerous local businesses. Businesses interested in taking part in the campaign can call the Clermont Chamber of Commerce at (513) 576-5013.
Pictured above: The Parnes family of Miami Township prefers to shop and dine in Clermont County!
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For additional information about this or other county news, contact Clermont County Communications Director Kathryn Lehr at (513) 732-7597 or by e-mail, klehr@co.clermont.oh.us.