(Hamilton, NY – Nov. 2013) In an effort to encourage local shopping and contribute to the success of Hamilton, the Partnership for Community Development (PCD) and the Hamilton Business Alliance (HBA) will partner with Hamilton businesses who agree to stay open late every Friday beginning Nov 29 through Dec 20. Participating businesses will be open until 8 pm for your shopping and/or dining convenience.
In addition to late night hours on these four Fridays, shoppers can pick up a punch card from any one of the participating businesses. If they spend $10 or more with a minimum of five of the participating merchants between the hours of 5 and 8 pm, shoppers will be entered into a drawing for a $350.00 grand prize of various $25 gift cards from participating businesses. Completed punch cards can be dropped off at any participating business.
Participating businesses include: 22 Utica Street Café, Barge Canal Coffee Co., Colgate Bookstore, Collections/Thrifty Threads, Evergreen Gallery, Hamilton Theater, La Iguana Restaurant, Maxwells Chocolates & Ice Cream, The Palace Theater, Parry’s, Poolville Country Store Restaurant, Retrospect, Rusch’s Bar & Grill and Swank.