Chamber hosts Shop Local Saturday, Holiday Business After Hours

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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — The Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce will host a pair of upcoming events in the spirit of giving and supporting to the community this holiday season.

On Saturday, Dec. 5, the Chamber will host its annual “Shop Local Saturday” with specials offered at local businesses throughout the community.

“We love hosting the Shop Small Campaign,” said Gail Quezada, president/CEO of the Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce. “Small businesses face so many challenges, and many have had more than their share this year, so I encourage everyone to make a difference where you live and shop small. It’s a wonderful way to give back to the businesses that support our community.”

On Tuesday, Dec. 8, the Chamber will host its Holiday Business After Hours and Toy Drive from 5 to 6:15 at First Baldwin Land Title, 23315 Pet Drive, Robertsdale.

As par to the event, those in attendance are asked to bring an unwrapped gift that will be donated to Kane’s Warrior Kids, which will be given to children at USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital for Christmas.

Café Acadiana will be catering the event which will also feature door prizes.

Toy donations may also be dropped off at the Chamber office, 23150 Alabama 59, Robertsdale.

While Small Business Saturday is a nationwide promotion generally held on the Saturday after thanksgiving, which this year fell on Nov. 28, in 2017 the Chamber decided to move their Shop Small event to coincide with the city of Robertsdale’s Christmas in the Park and Parade to allow residents to focus more on local merchants.

This year’s event is being sponsored by Cutting Edge Automotive Solutions and is being promoted through social media on the Central Baldwin Chamber’s Facebook page and website. Chamber members also began getting email alerts beginning in November to help promote the event.

Several local vendors will be holding specials for Saturday, Dec. 5 only including:

  • Lee Drug Store, 25 percent off entire gift shop purchase.
  • Campbell Hardware & Sporting Goods, 20 percent off all clothing and boots.
  • Furniture City, huge savings on mattresses and recliners.
  • You & Me Clothing Co., 15 percent off entire store.
  • Bama Flooring, Simplistic Rigid Core SPC, 12 mil wear layer, $2.39 a square foot; Tenacity Engineered Stone Flooring, 22 mil wear layer, $6.59 a square foot for a limited time; Southwind Soft Solutions, Paramount carpet 40 ounce PET, $1.89 a square foot.
  • Mobile Party Solutions, 10 percent off rental (valid Dec. 5-31. Must mention ad to receive discount).
  • Mama Lou’s Restaurant, 10 percent off.
  • Loxley Discount Drugs, 30 percent off gift items (excluding monogrammed or embroidered clothes).
  • Purdy Thangz Boutique, 20 percent off one item at regular price; jewelry, buy one get one half off (excludes sale and clearance items).
  • Robertsdale Urgent Care, Super B injections, buy one get one (valid entire month of December).
  • Paul’s Thrift Shop, 15 percent off store-wide (excludes furniture).
  • Dreamy Destination Vacations, receive a free Disney Gift Card on select Walt Disney World or Disneyland vacation packages for new bookings through Dec. 15. Contact Michelle Barnhill at michelle@dreamydestinationvacations.com to make reservations.
  • Willy T’s Chicken Fingers, 10 percent off.
  • Billy Jack’s Grill & Bar, 10 percent off any menu item.
  • Magnolia Blossom Café, 10 percent off.

For more information contact the Chamber at 251-947-2626.