Shop Local, Shop St. John gets started

Published 11:45 pm Friday, November 21, 2014

Special to
L’Observateur

LAPLACE — The St. John the Baptist Parish Economic Development Department is launching the annual Shop Local, Shop St. John campaign for the 2014 holiday season in an effort to promote locally-owned and operated businesses.

“We are asking residents to remember that for every $100 spent in St. John, $68 stays in the Parish,” Parish President Natalie Robottom said. “Please shop locally this holiday season and support the local owners and employees who are an integral part of what makes St. John a great place to live.”

Residents are encouraged to make their holiday purchases in St. John. Businesses can register for the campaign at sjbparish.com/shoplocal. There is no cost for membership.

In support of this effort, residents receive a Shop Local trivia game with clues to local businesses by mail. If the correct answers are selected and returned, residents will be entered in a drawing to win gift cards and other prizes from local retailers.

The trivia game will take place Nov. 26 through Dec. 29, and winners will be announced Dec. 30. Residents can mail in completed trivia games to 1801 W. Airline Hwy. in LaPlace 70068, or drop them off in the Shop Local collection boxes located at the Percy Hebert Building — Parish President’s Reception Desk (1801 W. Airline Hwy. in LaPlace) or in the St. John Courthouse foyer (2393 Highway 18 in Edgard).

Small Business Saturday will be held this year on Nov. 29, and community members are encouraged to make their holiday purchases in St. John. Small Business Saturday signage will be displayed throughout the Parish as a reminder.