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Indies and Concord’s 375th
“Get ya peanuts heah! Get ya peanuts!”
The Concord Indies will be taking part of Concord’s 375th birthday celebration which will be going on in different ways from now through September. So what’s this about peanuts?
First up: Sunday, May 16 “Family Fun Day” at Emerson Field! This will be a fundraiser for September’s birthday events. So [...]
International Indies Conference
By Marie Foley and Debbie Bier, Concord Indies President and Vice President
We’re just back from the incredible “Indie Power 2010: The Recovery Starts at Home” conference held by AMIBA (American Independent Business Alliance) in Tampa, Florida. Over 60 attended the conference, with representatives of IBAs across the country and into Canada.
Our heads are still whirling [...]
Concord Indies Meeting & Potluck is Happening!
Join us for the fun at the
Indies Winter Meeting & Potluck Dinner
Date: February 25
6 PM start.
Independent business owners, representatives of Concord non-profits, and supportive residents, are invited to join the Concord Indies at their Winter Meeting and Potluck Dinner to be held Thursday, February 25 at 6 PM. At this meeting, the Indies will be [...]
Indies Winter Meeting & Potluck Dinner – Postponed
Join us for the fun at the
Indies Winter Meeting & Potluck Dinner
Date: TBA
6 PM start.
WOW – what a year we’ve all had! Let’s celebrate the start of 2010 and discuss future directions for the Indies. We need your input! If you, as a local indie or community member, would like to attend this event, please [...]
Silent Night Auction Update
The Indies’ first annual “Silent Night Auction” was held at member retail locations throughout the Concord business centers. Merchandise, services, and gift certificates were donated by Indie members, with the bidding closing on the evening of December 17. All of the $1161 proceeds went to Beacon Santa.
We want to thank the businesses that donated the auction items, [...]
Local Shopping Fights Global Warming
“…Hundreds of new neighborhood businesses that have opened in the last few years in what might be both the beginnings of a revival of small retail and one of the more important strategies we have for countering global warming….”
Lots More News Soon
We are having our Indies Fall Potluck Dinner gathering this week. Afterwards, we’ll have lots more about our Fall programs and activities. Look in the September 10th Concord Journal for news about the 10% Shift and $2 Bill campaign.
