‘Shop Chamber First,’ Win a Kindle Fire

Would you like to win a Kindle Fire HD tablet? It's pretty easy to try throughout the month of October because consumers who "Shop Chamber First’" have an opportunity to win one on November 15.

The drawing is part of an awareness campaign the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce and Christian Hospital launched in July.

“The purpose of this drawing, as well as the campaign itself, is to heighten awareness among area residents and consumers about the great breadth and scope of businesses that are available to shoppers in our North County community,” said Carolyn Marty, president of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce, in a statement. “Our membership base has grown 40 percent since 2010,” added Marty. “We want North County residents to know about the many wonderful businesses and civic organizations that are located right here in our own area.”  

If any North County resident shops at one of 400 businesses listed in the chamber directory, that person can enter to win the tablet.

Each person entering the drawing has to mail copies of their receipts with their names and telephone numbers to the chamber office. 

If you need to know if a business is part of the chamber you can either ask, or you should see a “Shop Chamber First” decal on display. An online searchable directory is also available on the chamber website. Click here to view it. 

Member directories are available at the chamber office.

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