DOVER—
It pays to shop locally. Just ask Karen Traversy of Dover, whose name was chosen in the first of three prize drawings that are part of the Dover Chamber’s ongoing “Shop Dover First” campaign.
Ms. Traversy’s winning entry was from a purchase made at The Herbal Path on Central Avenue in Dover, and earned her a local shopping spree valued at approximately $700. Included in the prize were Gift Certificates from Red’s Shoe Barn, Harvey’s Bakery, Jewelry Creations, Nicole’s Hallmark, Papa Gino’s, Dover Wine, 45 Market Street Bakery, Gene Paltrineri Photography, The Oaks Golf Links, Dover Bowl and Ross Furniture.
“I’m thrilled,” beamed Traversy, who added, “My husband owns a small business, so I really understand and appreciate the ‘Shop Local’ mindset that this program is trying to create.”
Ron Stock, owner of The Herbal Path where Traversy’s winning entry was submitted, agreed. “It’s great to see a customer being rewarded for their loyalty to our business, and for supporting local businesses in general. The Chamber is doing a fantastic job of trying to create awareness and excitement in the community, and their efforts have a tremendous positive impact, not just for local businesses, but for the quality of life for our residents as well.”
For those who haven’t yet gotten involved, it isn’t too late. Two more Shopping Sprees will be awarded in the weeks to come, one on December 1st, and the Grand Prize, which will be awarded on December 17th and is valued at over $2,500. Area residents can enter their local purchases online at dovernh.org, at the Visitor Center on Central Avenue, or at any local business where a “Shop Dover First” entry box is on display. One needn’t be a Dover resident to participate, and everyone is encouraged to enter as many times as they like.
“The real challenge for us is not in putting the program together, but in getting people to buy in to what we’re doing and to get themselves involved,” said Chamber Marketing Manager Aaron Wensley. “It’s a lot like voting, in that you have to overcome the ‘my vote doesn’t make any difference’ mentality and get people to understand that if everyone pulls in the same direction, we can collectively make Dover a better, more prosperous place for all of us.”
To enter your local purchases, or for more information about “Shop Dover First,” including answers to frequently asked questions and a list of participating businesses, please visit the Chamber website at www.dovernh.org.
Photo caption: Karen Traversy of Dover is presented with the first of three local Shopping Sprees that will be awarded throughout the holiday shopping season as part of the Dover Chamber’s ongoing “Shop Dover First” campaign. Pictured from left are: Chamber Marketing Manager Aaron Wensley; Karen Traversy; and Ron Stock, owner of The Herbal Path where the winning entry was submitted. (Courtesy photo)
It pays to shop locally. Just ask Karen Traversy of Dover, whose name was chosen in the first of three prize drawings that are part of the Dover Chamber’s ongoing “Shop Dover First” campaign.
Ms. Traversy’s winning entry was from a purchase made at The Herbal Path on Central Avenue in Dover, and earned her a local shopping spree valued at approximately $700. Included in the prize were Gift Certificates from Red’s Shoe Barn, Harvey’s Bakery, Jewelry Creations, Nicole’s Hallmark, Papa Gino’s, Dover Wine, 45 Market Street Bakery, Gene Paltrineri Photography, The Oaks Golf Links, Dover Bowl and Ross Furniture.
“I’m thrilled,” beamed Traversy, who added, “My husband owns a small business, so I really understand and appreciate the ‘Shop Local’ mindset that this program is trying to create.”
Ron Stock, owner of The Herbal Path where Traversy’s winning entry was submitted, agreed. “It’s great to see a customer being rewarded for their loyalty to our business, and for supporting local businesses in general. The Chamber is doing a fantastic job of trying to create awareness and excitement in the community, and their efforts have a tremendous positive impact, not just for local businesses, but for the quality of life for our residents as well.”
For those who haven’t yet gotten involved, it isn’t too late. Two more Shopping Sprees will be awarded in the weeks to come, one on December 1st, and the Grand Prize, which will be awarded on December 17th and is valued at over $2,500. Area residents can enter their local purchases online at dovernh.org, at the Visitor Center on Central Avenue, or at any local business where a “Shop Dover First” entry box is on display. One needn’t be a Dover resident to participate, and everyone is encouraged to enter as many times as they like.
“The real challenge for us is not in putting the program together, but in getting people to buy in to what we’re doing and to get themselves involved,” said Chamber Marketing Manager Aaron Wensley. “It’s a lot like voting, in that you have to overcome the ‘my vote doesn’t make any difference’ mentality and get people to understand that if everyone pulls in the same direction, we can collectively make Dover a better, more prosperous place for all of us.”
To enter your local purchases, or for more information about “Shop Dover First,” including answers to frequently asked questions and a list of participating businesses, please visit the Chamber website at www.dovernh.org.
Photo caption: Karen Traversy of Dover is presented with the first of three local Shopping Sprees that will be awarded throughout the holiday shopping season as part of the Dover Chamber’s ongoing “Shop Dover First” campaign. Pictured from left are: Chamber Marketing Manager Aaron Wensley; Karen Traversy; and Ron Stock, owner of The Herbal Path where the winning entry was submitted. (Courtesy photo)
