Shop & Dine Longview Texas
As part of its ongoing commitment to the local business community, Longview Chamber of Commerce is launching Try It Local, an online discount program that highlights local retailers, restaurants and more. Try It Local will feature one new deal each week, with discounts up to 90 percent (and always at least 40 percent). For example, subscribers may find a deal for $20 of food and drink at a new local restaurant for just $10. It’s free for local residents to sign up and free for local businesses to offer a deal.
“We’re excited about Try It Local. It gives the community even more reason to explore new businesses and experiences in Longview, it supports the local economy and area companies. Everybody wins,” said Kelly Hall, Chamber President. “We think the Try It Local program has tremendous potential for businesses in this community.”
Local businesses are able to participate in the Try It Local discount program at no cost and retain 70 percent of total sales on the day of their deal instead of 50 percent (and in some cases even less) with the national brands. The local business’s only responsibilities are to determine the deal and meet the increased demand for its product or service.
Longview’s first deal is set for August 1. A new deal will be released every Monday thereafter featuring some of your favorite local businesses.
The growing popularity of online deal programs has coincided with the economic downturn as consumers look for new ways to stretch their dollar. Try It Local will not only provide discounts consumers seek, but also work in partnership with the Longview Chamber of Commerce to ensure a portion of the proceeds are reinvested in the local business community.
Here’s how Try It Local works:
- A local business offers a product or service at a minimum of 40 percent off. Deals could include discounts at local retailers, bars, salons, dry cleaners, attractions and special events.
- The deal is released by email, on Facebook, Twitter and at TryItLocal.com.
- Buyers click to purchase the offer, print the voucher and redeem it.
The Try It Local program has helped consumers across the country save over $570,000 on goods and services while bringing thousands of customers to the doorsteps of participating local businesses. On behalf of the business community and area residents, Longview is the latest Chamber to embrace Try It Local.
“We’re excited to partner with the leadership at the Chamber to bring Try It Local to Longview. This is just the latest example of the Chamber’s efforts to help the local business community not just grow, but truly prosper,” said Try It Local President, Todd Earwood.
Longview residents and business owners can visit TryItLocal.com/Longview for more information or simply send an email to Longview@TryItLocal.com to subscribe for local deal notifications. Or, to speak to Amy Tatum at Longview Chamber call (903) 237-4000.
