SHOP LOCAL: July is Independent Business Month in Boonton

Supporting local businesses in Boonton with a month-long campaign.

Mayor Cyril Wekilsky has officially proclaimed that July is “Independent Business Month” in Boonton. This proclamation kicks off a month-long campaign to encourage residents to shop local and support the wonderful independent businesses in Boonton.

When an individual shops locally, they are supporting local businesses who have a vested interest in the community. A recent study by Economic Impact Analysis showed that for every $100 a consumer spent at a local store, $45 went back to the local economy as opposed to only $13 returning to the local economy when shopping at a chain store.

To mark the occasion of Independent Business Month, the Boonton Main Street has prepared a month long campaign of Shop Local posters encouraging folks to “Take the Indie Challenge“ and visit the Boonton Bazaar (which showcases local entrepreneurs who may not yet have a storefront), the Sidewalk Sale Days in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, and Third Thursday Main Street Late Night.

Boonton Main Street has also launched a new Facebook page, Boonton Main Street Inc., to help distribute information and will also be tweeting about local businesses throughout the month.

For more information about the upcoming events, “Like” the Boonton Main Street Inc.’s Facebook page or visit their website BoontonMainStreet.org.

Related Read: SHOP LOCAL- Guide to the Best Independent Stores in Morris County