A Special Word to Residents, Visitors and Tourists
Recent funding cuts, coupled with changing digital technologies, have impacted the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce and has resulted in various service changes. Impacted programs include the Visitor Center (in-person and phone support), Tourism Print Publications (Map, Visitor Guide, and Relocation Guide), Chamber Lobby Hours, Community Information & Referral Services (in-person and phone). We encourage you use the online resources found on this site.
Recent funding cuts, coupled with changing digital technologies, have impacted the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce and has resulted in various service changes. Impacted programs include the Visitor Center (in-person and phone support), Tourism Print Publications (Map, Visitor Guide, and Relocation Guide), Chamber Lobby Hours, Community Information & Referral Services (in-person and phone). We encourage you use the online resources found on this site.
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Here are the top 10 reasons to shop locally:
1) Buy Local - Support yourself
Several studies have shown that when you buy from a locally owned business significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers, and farms, which continues to strengthen the economic base of the community.
2) Support Community Groups
Nonprofit organizations receive on average 250 percent more support from smaller business owners than they do from large businesses.
3) Keep our Community Unique
Where we shop, where we eat and have fun -- all of it makes our community home. Our one-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of this place. Our tourism businesses also benefit. “When people go on vacation they generally seek out destinations that offer them the sense of being someplace, not just anyplace.”
4) Reduce Environmental Impact
Locally owned businesses can make more local purchases requiring less transportation, and generally set up shop in town or city centers as opposed to developing on the fringe. This generally means contributing less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss, and pollution.
5) Create more good jobs
Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally, and in our community, provide the most jobs to residents.
6) Get Better Service
Local businesses often hire people with a better understanding of the products they are selling and take more time to get to know customers.
7) Invest In Community
Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community, are less likely to leave, and are more invested in the community’s future.
8) Put Your Taxes To Good Use
Local businesses in town centers require comparatively little infrastructure investment and make more efficient use of public services. The taxes paid by local businesses help support the police, fire and recreational services for the the city you live in.
9) Buy What You Want, Not What Someone Wants You To Buy
A marketplace with lots of businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the long term. A multitude of businesses, each selecting products based on local needs with a desire to serve local customers guarantees a much broader range of product choices.
10) Encourage Local Prosperity
A growing body of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character.
Shop Surprise/Shop Local is business retention and expansion (B.R.E.) program of the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber B.R.E program recruits local businesses to participate in an in electronic/digital promotional marketing campaign that distributes coupons/discounts to residents. The program encourages and educates residents to shop and buy from local merchants. The BRE program promotional elements include business education, social media, website, digital SMS text marketing and email.
Special text deals are the sole responsibility of the business and may only be redeemed by individuals who have opted-into the program. Deals have specific limitations: expiration dates, not redeemable for cash, not valid on previous purchases, cannot be combined with other coupons and void if copied. Deals also limited at the sole discretion of the business making the offer. The Chamber does not endorse businesses, products or services. Information about our Shop Surprise/Shop Local customers is never shared with third parties.
By entering your mobile # you agree to receive Daily Deals from local merchants and other marketing messages from the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce. Your consent to receive deals and communications is not a condition of making any purchase. Message and data rates may apply.
The Chamber may change these Terms of Use at any time in its sole discretion. The modified Terms of Use will be effective immediately upon posting and, by continuing to use the Website/SMS text program, you agree to the new posted Terms of Use. You are responsible for staying informed of any changes. If you do not agree to the new posted Terms of Use, your only remedy is to discontinue use of the Website or to opt-out of the program.
Shop Surprise Contests and Drawing Guidelines
In order to qualify for our drawings, you must opt-in into Shop Local digital deal program. No purchase is required. By opting in you agree to receive 3-5 text messages per week. Contest are open to legal residents where not prohibited by law, who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry who have opted in the Shop Surprise/ Shop Local digital text marketing program. All prize winners are required to pick up their prize at either the Chamber or the merchant’s place of business. Prizes not picked up after thirty days are forfeited. No cash equivalent will be offered in substitution of prize. Employees of the Chamber and their immediate families are not eligible to win. The Chamber reserves the right to postpone, reschedule, delay, and/or modify the contest dates and/or method of entry at any time. Winners allow the Chamber to use their name, voice and/or likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation. Entrants submitting images for contests allow the Chamber to use said images/photos for promotional means on its website or display in publicly accessible archives; such selections will be made at the sole discretion of the Chamber and its authorized representatives. Odds of winning are based on the number of Shop Surprise/ Shop Local opt-ins. All winners will be chosen at random. ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OR USE OF ANY PRIZE IS SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER. The Chamber reserves the right to change or alter the official rules, the method of entry and/or prize(s) without prior notification. The Chamber keeps your phone number information confidential and will not make your phone number address available to any other company or organization. If you do not wish to receive text messages, please reply to your message with the word “stop”.
Special text deals are the sole responsibility of the business and may only be redeemed by individuals who have opted-into the program. Deals have specific limitations: expiration dates, not redeemable for cash, not valid on previous purchases, cannot be combined with other coupons and void if copied. Deals also limited at the sole discretion of the business making the offer. The Chamber does not endorse businesses, products or services. Information about our Shop Surprise/Shop Local customers is never shared with third parties.
By entering your mobile # you agree to receive Daily Deals from local merchants and other marketing messages from the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce. Your consent to receive deals and communications is not a condition of making any purchase. Message and data rates may apply.
The Chamber may change these Terms of Use at any time in its sole discretion. The modified Terms of Use will be effective immediately upon posting and, by continuing to use the Website/SMS text program, you agree to the new posted Terms of Use. You are responsible for staying informed of any changes. If you do not agree to the new posted Terms of Use, your only remedy is to discontinue use of the Website or to opt-out of the program.
Shop Surprise Contests and Drawing Guidelines
In order to qualify for our drawings, you must opt-in into Shop Local digital deal program. No purchase is required. By opting in you agree to receive 3-5 text messages per week. Contest are open to legal residents where not prohibited by law, who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry who have opted in the Shop Surprise/ Shop Local digital text marketing program. All prize winners are required to pick up their prize at either the Chamber or the merchant’s place of business. Prizes not picked up after thirty days are forfeited. No cash equivalent will be offered in substitution of prize. Employees of the Chamber and their immediate families are not eligible to win. The Chamber reserves the right to postpone, reschedule, delay, and/or modify the contest dates and/or method of entry at any time. Winners allow the Chamber to use their name, voice and/or likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation. Entrants submitting images for contests allow the Chamber to use said images/photos for promotional means on its website or display in publicly accessible archives; such selections will be made at the sole discretion of the Chamber and its authorized representatives. Odds of winning are based on the number of Shop Surprise/ Shop Local opt-ins. All winners will be chosen at random. ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OR USE OF ANY PRIZE IS SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER. The Chamber reserves the right to change or alter the official rules, the method of entry and/or prize(s) without prior notification. The Chamber keeps your phone number information confidential and will not make your phone number address available to any other company or organization. If you do not wish to receive text messages, please reply to your message with the word “stop”.