Communities across the nation host First Friday events. For the first time Emporium will promote the event. “It is an opportunity for businesses to offer later hours and often times they have sales or special promotions inside the stores,” explains Tina Johns Solak, executive director. The Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center is encouraging businesses to extend hours on Friday August 5.
It is hoped that each business owner in Emporium will come up with a unique way to encourage shoppers to visit their stores. In other communities the focus has been on artists. Musicians have been invited to play at stores, artists have been invited to set up demonstrations.
At the chamber, a wine tasting event will be held. Wine from regional wineries will be showcased. The cost is $10.00 if the attendee brings a glass….$15.00 if the chamber provides the glass. Emporium Pharmacy intends to offer 15% off gift items in the store, Northwest Savings Bank will highlight customer appreciation, and FloorMasters are inviting musicians to jam in their storefront.
Businesses planning to participate are asked to contact the chamber to coordinate the event.
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