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Party Plus Celebrates Grand Opening.      Bloomfield’s newest business celebrated its Grand Opening on Monday, April 28, 2008.  Party Plus offers a wide range of party accessories including plates, napkins, and balloons with many themes available.  In addition, there are picture frames and other gift items offered.  The bridal selection offers many items and services to help any bride planning her big day, including invitations!  But it doesn’t stop there.  Owner Rachel Grim also offers her services planning your parties and events.  There is even a fenced yard available for rent, with use of a kitchen and restrooms.      Owners are Rachel & Scott Grim, Davis County natives.  They have two children.      The store hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-7 PM and Saturday 9 AM-5 PM and is located at 210 E. Franklin Street.  The telephone number is 664-2925.

Why Should I Shop Locally?,

One of the primary purposes of Bloomfield Main Street is to focus on downtown business district revitalization.  This includes everything from preserving the historical architecture of our town square, to assisting those interested in starting a business, to creating events and activities intended to draw people into the downtown area.           

While we strive daily to make this happen, it can’t be fully-realized without you doing your part as well!  Here is a list of reasons to support those local businesses, excerpted from 10 Reasons Why Vermont’s Homegrown Economy Matters and 50 Proven Ways to Revive It :

• Communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and character have an economic advantage in an increasingly homogenized world.

Community Well-Being

• Locally owned businesses build strong communities by sustaining vibrant town centers and contributing to local causes.

Local Decision-Making

• Local ownership ensures that important decisions are made locally by people who live in the community.

Keeping Dollars in the Local Economy

• Compared to chain stores, locally owned businesses recycle a much larger share of their revenue back into the local economy.

Entrepreneurship

• Entrepreneurship fuels America’s economic innovation and prosperity.

Competition

• A marketplace filled with small businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the long-term.

Product Diversity

• A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products based, not on a national sales plan, but on their own interests and the needs of their local customers, guarantees a much broader range of product choices

Diana Upton-Hill, Bloomfield Main Street Program Coordinator.

To contact Diana call 641-664-2309 or stop by the Main Street Office. Send email here.

eCommerce Seminar to be held May 22 and May 29

The Business Improvement Committee would like to announce an upcoming eCommerce Seminar in conjunction with the ISU Extension.  Scheduled for May 22 and 29, the two-session course will cover topics related to electronic commerce, including the use of the Internet and websites in expanding your business.

Here’s Your Sign: Even more offerings for your business

In an effort to assist local businesses, the Business Improvement Committee has purchased signage and banners that can be used by local merchants for promotions, open houses or grand openings.  These signs and banners will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis.  For Main Street members, the first week will be no charge and a $10/week charge thereafter.  For Non-Main Street members, the first week will be $10 and a $15/week charge thereafter. 

Available are banners of assorted sizes and colors, a rolling curb stand with a complete set of letters in black and red, and window clings.  For more information, or to reserve a sign, please contact Diana at the Bloomfield Main Street office: 664-2309.

Come home to Bloomfield!

Bloomfield Main Street is inviting you to come home

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