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Dane Buy Local Announces Shop Local Tour Featuring Black-Owned Businesses on May 25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 26, 2023
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Colin Murray, Executive Director of Dane Buy Local
2801 International Lane, Suite 110
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 712-3440
colin@danebuylocal.com
www.danebuylocal.com
Dane Buy Local Announces Shop Local Tour Featuring Black-Owned Businesses on May 25
Madison, WI – Dane Buy Local is proud to announce its upcoming Shop Local Tour presented by Madison Top Company on May 25, featuring Black-owned businesses in the community. The tour is part of Dane Buy Local’s ongoing efforts to support small businesses and promote the importance of shopping local.
The Shop Local Tour will take place on May 25 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will visit a variety of Black-owned businesses throughout the county. Participants will have the opportunity to meet the owners, learn about their products and services, and discover new and unique local businesses. This tour is sponsored by the Black Madison Chamber of Commerce.
“We’re excited to showcase the diversity of our local business community and support these amazing Black-owned businesses,” said Colin Murray, Executive Director of Dane Buy Local. “Shopping local is more important than ever, and we hope this tour will encourage residents to discover and support the amazing small businesses in Dane County.”
The participating businesses on the Shop Local Tour include:
Earthly Temptations, 1812 S. Park St
Hart Beat Boutique, 427 S. Yellowstone Dr
Herbal Aspect, 3547 University Ave
Jewelers on State St, 550 State St
JustVeggiez, 540 State St
Mentoring Positives, E. Washington Ave
The Shop Local Tour is open to the public. Save $10 right now, tickets can be purchased in advance for $39 per person (regular price $49). Participants will receive a map and schedule of the tour, as well as a tote bag and other goodies from participating businesses, plus a drink and dessert at the end of the tour at Delta Beer Lab.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit Dane Buy Local’s website at danebuylocal.com/shoplocaltour
Dane Buy Local is affiliated with the Local Business Institute (LBI) and is part of a growing national movement of communities rallying to support their independent businesses and ensuring the opportunity to operate an independent business endures. Dane Buy Local creates a sustainable, vital local economy through collaboration, education, and promotion, as a non-profit member organization.
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