Buying local will be encouraged Friday August 5 from 4-7 in Emporium. It is the first time the community will take part in First Friday. Numerous businesses will have sales, offer unique food items and extend business hours.
“The buying local theme is to drive home the point that for every $1.00 spent at a mom and pop owned store or restaurant, .68 remains in the community. Compare that to spending $1.00 at a national chain store or restaurant. Only .43 remains in your town,” explains Tina Johns Solak executive director of the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce.
Pizza Palace Plus is the only downtown restaurant that offers outside seating and the deck will be open 4-7. South Park Supply will preview fall decorating items and offer 10% off any purchases. Reid’s Hometown Emporium is stocked with back to school supplies. Mountain Laurel Federal Credit Union will show off its new location on West Fourth Street. Fox’s Pizza Den in Emporium will debut hog wings, which are pork ribs. Cameron’s Beauty Salon will have an open house. Northwest Savings Bank will honor customers with free cookies, Flower N Things will have cash ‘n carry bouquets available. Aroma Café & Restaurant will feature Walleye on the menu. Emporium Pharmacy is offering 15% off all gift items. Good Earth Partners will offer drought resistant native wildflower plants for sale. Crown Realty Services will host a drawing for a basket of items. Floor Masters Inc. will host a jam session for musicians. Any musician is invited to an instrument and join in the fun. The Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center will offer a $10.00 wine tasting. A few non-profit organizations will set up informational booths.
The chamber intends to continue offering First Friday events in September and October. The September event will focus on artists, and October will be a football tailgate. Any businesses or non-profits wanting to participate is asked to contact the chamber office at 814-486-4314.
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