Malta Merchants News

The Malta Merchant’s committee had their first meeting of 2016 this past week. This was the first time for all of us to get back together and review the holiday season. We were very pleased with the Scrip program and just how many folks took advantage of it, as you saw in the PCN article. Throughout the holiday season, whether with Scrip or cash you all shopped with us, making 2015 a very positive year for our local businesses!

Thank you also to everyone who texted their votes, in our store decorating contest! Our three winners each received an amount off of their 2016 Chamber dues. First place went to Promises, second place to Family Matters and third place to the Closet. Next time you are in their stores, tell them congratulations!

Just as exciting is the fact that over $12,000 in Dino Dollars were purchased in the month of December! That’s an incredible amount of money going directly back into our community! Dino Dollars are locally printed bills, in $5 increments, that can be purchased at any local bank or the Chamber office. They are used as cash in town, at any of our Chamber member businesses. It’s a great way to shop local and invest in our economy!

Speaking of shopping local, at the meeting, the Merchant’s committee approved a year-long program that will tell you the story of why shopping local is so critical to our area’s continued economic well-being. You will see radio, print ads and social media stories showing you the many benefits of shopping with our stores and keeping your business local. We know that you each have the choice to shop out of town for your everyday or special purchases, and that making the choice to spend your money here is a privilege we receive. We are so grateful each time you choose to shop local first and see just how much the Malta and Phillips County area has to offer! We can’t wait to tell you more about it this year!