Aug 5, 2012

Chambers Unite in ‘Buy Local’ CampaignBy NWITimes.com

Northwest, IN – Chambers of commerce across the region are teaming up to launch a multimedia campaign telling consumers “It Pays to Buy Local.”

“It’s all about educating the public about the importance of buying locally versus at a big box store or online,” said Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Sue Reed.

In all, 17 Northwest Indiana chambers of commerce have signed on so far to be part of the “It Pays to Buy Local” campaign, Reed said. NIPSCO, signaling its support for local business, is an additional sponsor.

The chambers will be acting in concert with the Times Media Co. to get their message out.

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