Findley Lake Merchants promote 3/50 Project with “I’m Here to Shop Local” promotion

Findley Lake has taken the National 3/50 Project one step further. “I’m Here to Shop Local” is a shopping program open to customers who make a purchase while visiting Findley Lake, NY. The premise is simple, we want to show our appreciation and offer a potential reward to the customers who make our businesses successful:
1. Buy any item in participating shops and restaurants
2. Fill out an entry form each time you make a purchase
3. Each month the entry forms will be collected and one lucky patron will win $100 Findley Lake “Fun Money”.
A new drawing will be held each month, so Shop Often, Stay Often, Register to Win Often!

The 3/50 Project
The 3/50 Project is a national movement that supports locally-owned businesses by inspiring consumer loyalty to the storefronts that directly fund their communities.

The 3/50 Assertion
Think about which 3 independently own businesses you miss most if they were gone. of Stop in. Say hello. Pick up a little something that will make you or someone else smile. Your contribution is what keeps those businesses around. If half the employed US population spent a total of $50 each month in independently-owned businesses, their purchases would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue. Imagine the positive impact if ¾ of the employed population did that. Pick 3. Spend 50. Save your local economy.

The 3/50 Mission
• To promote and strengthen independent brick and mortar businesses owned by people in the community
• To thank consumers for their patronage
• To expand local revenue streams by showing how a small dollar amount can translate into enormous financial stability
• To shine a light on the stark contrast between what an independent, locally owned brick and mortar business contributes to the local economy versus the significantly lower amount big boxes, franchises, chains, and internet purchases return. For more information, please visit www.The350Project.net

Findley Lake, located in Chautauqua County, NY, is situated in the scenic southwest corner of New York State, just inside the NY/PA state line. One mile south of Interstate 86, exit #4, Findley Lake is less than three hours, less than one tank of gas, from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Rochester, Niagara Falls and Toronto and within an easy drive from Buffalo and Erie. Findley Lake is around the corner from Peek ‘n Peak Resort and Spa and is convenient to the Chautauqua County Snowmobile, Wine and Art Trails. Findley Lake’s downtown shops, restaurants and Inns sit on Findley Lake’s picturesque north shore and offer a year ‘round destination perfect for a single day’s pleasure or a relaxing overnight stay. For more information, please visit www.findleylakeinfo.org.