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Pittsburg Chamber Launches Support Now, Shop Later Campaign

by ECT

On Monday, the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce is launching its Support Now and Shop Later Campaign. They are encouraging the community to go to local business and buy gift cards or gift certificates that can be used in the future.

According to Wolfgang Croskey, CEO of the Chamber, this program is aimed to be a catalyst for business in the local community.

“By buying a gift card or gift certificate, you are giving a business cash now that they can use to stay afloat, but you can redeem it later,” said Croskey.

He continued by saying local businesses need help due to the coronavirus and people staying home.

“We are not asking everybody to immediately go out and to go shop or go to restaurants. We went everyone to be comfortable with their own health and safety, or go against doctors orders or government suggestions or the suggestions from other health organizations. We feel like we have found a way where you can still support now and shop later. Small business especially need funds coming into their business so they can pay their employees, pay their utilities and pay any other operating expenses during this time.”

For people who wish to participate, the process can be done in person or online. There will also be the option to purchase a gift certificate to a Pittsburg store, restaurant or service, through the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce, and they will do the work for you utilizing an online form.

For more information on this program, join the Pittsburg Chamber on Facebook as they will hold a Facebook Live on Monday, March 16 at 10:30 am. On the live feed, Croskey will be joined by Mayor Jelanie Killings and Chamber President Chris Moreno.

More information will be released on the Chamber Website later Monday.

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2 comments

PattyOfurniture Mar 16, 2020 - 11:31 am

That’s a ponzi scheme if I ever heard of one.

Common Sense Mar 16, 2020 - 9:34 pm

Buying a gift card means you are giving the business money now and hoping they will be there in the future to provide you a good or service for that money.

You may still choose to do that, but the fact remains.

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