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Support local businesses during Independents Week: July 1-7

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:08:38 +0000

Join us in supporting your local, independent businesses during Independents Week, July 1-7 in Fayetteville.

Keep money in the local economy, help create jobs, sustain the environment, and nurture our community by shopping locally.

A few FIBA members are offering specials during the week, but in general, we want to encourage everyone to visit as many local, independent businesses as possible during the week.

Here are some of the Independents Week specials, and we’ll add more here soon!

Handmade Gifts, located on College Ave in Evelyn Hills Shopping Center, is holding a Red, White, and Blue Sale during Independents Week. All red, white, or blue items will be discounted 10% July 1st through 7th.

Corazon, located on the square at 15 S Block, is holding a 30% off Sale. Everything in the store will be discounted 30% during Independents Week and continue through the 3rd week in July.

Nightbird Books on Dickson St. is holding a Buy One Get One Sale. Buy one book at full price and take 25% off your second book during Independents Week.

I.M. Spa on Block St, just off the square, will be offering 30% off all Deep Steep Lotions, Soaps, and Bubble Baths from July 1st through July 7th. Mention Independents week at the spa during July 1st through July 7th to get a free “I.M. Cool and Fresh” peppermint scrub with your purchased foot massage.

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Ultra Studios at 118 W. South Street at Archibald Yell Blvd. in Fayetteville is offering 30-50% on select women’s clothing, statement necklaces, accessories and fashion essentials. Check out summer arrivals from Fluxus by Project Runway’s Jeffrey Sebelia, Velvet Heart, Luluvia, Miss Oops, Sex in the City, Rock & Republic, Love Stitch and more, plus local designers Brooke Benham, Esque, l : e custom design and Bella Vita Jewelry. Boutique hours are Tues.-Sat: 11:00a-6:00p.

For Independents week Penguin Ed’s BBQ will be taking $1 off all of our family packs. We have family packs to fit any size group, so come into any of our 3 locations at Mission Blvd, S. School St., or Wedington Dr.

Earth Day Special Offers

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Night Bird Books – Lisa Sharp, 443-2080 – lisa@nightbirdbooks.com
Location — 205 West Dickson Street / Fayetteville / AR / 72701
Specials – 15% off Local Economies Display devoted to Local Authors, Local Artists &
select Books.
Duration – Saturday, April 17th thru Saturday, April 24th

ClubHaus Gym – Stuart Walker, 841-8637 – stu@clubhausfitness.com
Location – 612 West Dickson Street / Fayetteville / AR / 72701
Specials – Hosting an Earth Day Open House, USGBC Membership Mixer, Green
Drinks and Fleet Feet 5K Fun Run.
Duration – Friday, April 23rd, 5pm to 8pm.

DK Design – Daniel Keeley, 443-9002 – info@dkdesigninc.com
Location – PO Box 1423 / Fayetteville / AR
Specials – 10% off any Outdoor Furniture & 20% off LED Outdoor Lighting Products,
Forestry Stewardship Council Certified Teak Wood Furniture, ECO-Patio, 100% Post-consumer recycled fiber outdoor furniture covers, Effective Environmental Services – Pond Magician organic pond care products.
Duration – Saturday, April 17th thru Saturday, April 24th.

Good Things Boutique – Jessy Lang, 442-3689 – jessy@goodthingsboutique.com
Location – 108 North Block Avenue
Specials – 10% off for customers that refuse a bag w/ their purchase.
Duration – Saturday, April 17th thru Saturday, April 24th.

Terra Tot’s Natural Parenting – Bernice Hembree, 587-8687 – terratots@gmail.com
Location – 557 South School, Suite 103 / Fayetteville / AR / 72701
Event – “Green Your Cleaning” & “Green Your Eating” - Lecture Presentation

Corazon Home – Tess Gibbs, 587-9294 — tgibbs@corazonhome.com
Location – 15 South Block Avenue, Suite 105 / Fayetteville / AR / 72701
Specials – 15% off all clay pots in stock
Duration – Saturday, April 17th thru Saturday, April 24th, or while supplies last.

Flora – Pam Pemberton, 442-7010 – floranwa@gmail.com
Location – 204 North Block Street / Fayetteville / AR / 72701
Specials – Local Flowers at discounted price
Duration – Saturday, April 17th thru Saturday, April 24th or while supplies last.

Handmade Mim Wynne 582-5731 – manyrugs@aol.com
Location – 1504 North College Avenue / Fayetteville / AR / 72703
Specials – 15% off on all recycled glass wares, recycled cotton throws, and organically
grown / sustainably farmed chocolates
Duration – Saturday, April 17th thru Saturday, April 24th, or while supplies last.

Shopping locally can make a huge impact

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:47:31 +0000

For each $100 a person spends in a locally owned business, $45 remains in the community and is reinvested in other local businesses. $100 at a chain generates $13 to re-circulate in the community, and $100 online generates nothing for our community. If all 70,000 people in Fayetteville diverted $100 to a local business that they would have spent at a chain, $2,240,000 (45-13 multiplied by 70,000) more dollars will stay in Fayetteville. $200 each would of course double that, etc. $100 locally instead of online would keep $3,150,000 circulating in our community and collect sales taxes.

The Fayetteville Independent Business Alliance (FIBA) promotes the social and economic benefits of shopping locally. The disappearance of locally owned, independent businesses leaves a social and economic void that is palpable and real, even when it is unmeasured. The quality of life in Fayetteville changes in ways that seem subtle but the changes in the nature of our community are profound. Most people embrace the idea of distinctive businesses with local character, but often forget that the survival of these businesses depends on your patronage.

Buy local whenever possible. Every time you spend a dollar at locally owned, independent businesses you not only enhance the cultural vitality of our community, but also help build a stronger local economy. Help us keep Fayetteville from becoming “Anywhere, USA.”

Join today!

Fayetteville Unchained is November 21

admin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:15:10 +0000

“Fayetteville Unchained” is our an annual promotion where we encourage people in our community to devote one day of holiday shopping to local businesses only.

This day provides a boost to local business owners just before the holidays and Black Friday.

For more information, visit AMIBA’s Web site at www.amiba.net

Locally Handcrafted Mugs for Sale

admin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:13:01 +0000

ddp Gallery is selling handcrafted mugs by local artists in the theme of “Keep Fayetteville Funky.”

Proceeds are split between the artists and FIBA, so help support our local talent while keeping Fayetteville funky!

FIBA’s First BOD Meeting

admin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:11:43 +0000

In November, FIBA will have its first official Board of Directors meeting. We’ll be sure to post an update in December, so stay tuned!

September Meeting

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:38:50 +0000

We’ll have a meeting this month to discuss the future of FIBA and to plan events for “Fayetteville Unchained,” (our November promotion). We would also like to brainstorm about getting a print directory (among other things).

Be sure to email Liz (contact@fayiba.org) if you’d like to be invited!

Visitor’s Bureau Web site opportunity

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:36:58 +0000

The Fayetteville Visitor’s Bureau launched an updated version of experiencefayetteville.com. On it, they have a new section, where businesses can share special offers with the visitors to their site.

They’d like to invite you to participate in this FREE marketing opportunity by sending them your special offers to be listed on their site. The offers will last for 90 days and are subject to approval.

If you’re interested in taking part, just email the following information to Brian Bailey (bbailey@experiencefayetteville.com)

1. Name of business
2. Name of Special (”Free Dessert” or “Earn a Free Night”)
3. Brief description (limit 40 words)
4. Price (if applicable)
5. Address
6. Phone Number
7. Web site

HBOXES

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:33:31 +0000

HBOXES, a company recently started by Kathy P. Thompson, will officially open with a reception at the studio on October 1st from 5:00-8:00pm. This is also the First Thursday on the Square.

Kathy will keep us posted on progress and upcoming events.

Here’s the address for the studio:
3 East Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701

Marketing Opportunities at Ozark Natural Foods

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:31:33 +0000

Don’t forget! One of our members, Ozark Natural Foods, is offering FIBA members the chance to display their businesses within ONF. Every two months, ONF allows coop members to submit in-store display ideas that compliment the theme ONF is currently promoting. ONF has graciously extended that opportunity to FIBA. The displays cannot contain items for purchase and must be approved by ONF as consistent with their message as a business.

The upcoming themes are…
October: Fall Harvest
December: Winter / Holiday Season

Please contact ONF directly with your ideas.