JP Local First and JP Centre/South Main Streets Partner With Independent Business Advocacy Groups to Launch 2021 Shop Indie Local Campaign
Jamaica Plain, MA – October 21, 2021 – JP Local First and JP Centre/South Main Streets will join the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) to launch their Shop Indie Local holiday campaign, urging individuals and businesses to shift their holiday spending to locally owned and independent businesses. Over fifty independent business networks have signed on as partners, pledging to organize neighboring businesses around the Shop Indie Local movement.
Every dollar spent at a locally owned and independent business returns 2-3 times more dollars back into a community than a dollar spent at a non-local business. Those dollars represent a significant contribution to local jobs, taxes, and other community-building investments.
As part of the Shop Indie Local festivities, JP Local First and JP Centre/South Main Streets are promoting “November is the new December,” and Plaid Weekend! Businesses will have planned events throughout November and December to entice shoppers. Instead of Black Friday, JP residents are encouraged to shop Plaid Weekend locally, November 26-29, with a variety of events planned to recognize customer appreciation, great deals, and charity giving.
“Our local businesses made it through a tough year by prioritizing our loyal customers, and now they want to celebrate the holiday season by giving back. For customers, the advantage is avoiding the holiday rush and the supply chain problems that continue to plague the industry,” said Ginger Brown, Executive Director of JP Centre/South Main Streets.
Current promotions:
- Tres Gatos
- Every Monday and Tuesday in November
- All items in book and record store are 10% off.
- Every Monday and Tuesday in November
- 40 South
- November 12
- 10% off all plaid items with a portion of proceeds going to Spontaneous Celebrations.
- November 12
- Boing! Toy Shop
- November 13
- Neighborhood Toy Store Day
- November 13
- On Centre
- November 18-21
- THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY KICK-OFF! 10% off Holiday Items
- November 18-21
- Pure Dental
- November 19
- Celebrate 10 years of Pure Dental with us! Stop by our brand new office for a free dental travel kit on Nov 19, from 8am-12pm.
- George’s Shoes
- Ongoing
- 100 year anniversary! Come say Congratulations!
- Ask about special in-store promotions.
- Ongoing
- Nckls & Dimes
- November 19 – 29
- 20% off everything except footwear! Stock up for the holidays.
- November 19 – 29
- Polkadog Bakery
- November 20
- 10% off Wonder Nuggets – each bag purchased is a raffle entry to win a Polkadog Gift Pack
- November 20
- interrobang letterpress
- Ongoing by Appointment
- Hand-Printed Holiday Cards, Books & Ephemera.
- Come see the amazing Linotype in action on November 26 from 3–7pm.
- 18R Kenton Road (behind Hatoff’s).
- Ongoing by Appointment
- Tres Gatos
- November 26
- Record Store Day – Hundreds of rare and special release albums.
- November 26
- Papercuts JP
- November 27
- Celebrate Papercuts JP 7th anniversary with in-store deals and promotions.
- November 27
- Casa Verde
- November 27-28
- Donating 25% of weekend sales to Spontaneous Celebrations.
- November 27-28
- Tres Gatos
- November 27-28
- 25% off all sales (books, records, and restaurant) will go to the Emerald Necklace Conservatory.
- November 27-28
- A Far Cry
- November 29
- 20% off all virtual concert tickets and virtual subscriptions.
- November 29
- City Feed and Supply
- November 29
- Free hot cider and hot coffee all day at both stores, as well as 10% off all purchases.
- Donating 10% of all sales to Spontaneous Celebrations.
- November 29
- Boing! Toy Shop
- December 1
- Santa in Store.
- For more info or to RSVP, please email Info@BoingToys.com
- December 1
About JP Centre/South Main Streets
JP Centre/South Main Streets is a volunteer-driven, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that seeks to guide the growth of Jamaica Plain’s Centre and South Streets’ business district through the active collaboration of residents, business owners, and others committed to a community-led initiative. In partnership with Boston Main Streets, we provide a direct conduit to the City of Boston and can provide technical assistance to help new businesses succeed. Our organization, with the help of businesses and residents, endeavors to sustain our lively community with economic vitality, arts, and advocacy.
About JP Local First
JP Local First is a network of local and independently owned businesses and nonprofits in Jamaica Plain and surrounding neighborhoods working to grow a strong and sustainable local economy for our vibrant community. We aim to increase inter-business support networks and educate the public about the significant environmental, economic, and cultural benefits of shopping local. The mission of JP Local First is to support, promote, and celebrate a “Local Economy Community” by educating the public and government about the significant environmental, economic, and cultural benefits of a strong local economy.
About Shop Indie Local Season
Shop Indie Local Season occurs annually from October 1 to December 31. The campaign provides a gateway to resources that activates partners to spread this movement where they live. It also works to amplify each business network’s efforts to promote buying locally throughout the campaign: shopindielocal.org.
About American Independent Business Alliance
AMIBA has been the leader of Buy Local and Local First campaigns since 2010 with a mission to support locally owned, independent businesses, encourage local purchasing and address the competitive disadvantages that independent businesses often experience due to policies and economic structures: amiba.net.
About Shop Indie Local
Shop Indie Local brings diverse business stakeholders together to facilitate innovative campaigns and initiatives that create local, equitable, and inclusive economies: shopindielocal.org.