Annual Spring Fling event promotes shopping local

The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce sponsored the annual Spring Fling event again this year from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 26, to encourage Stephens County residents to shop at home instead of going out of town. Shopping local is not just a slogan, but rather an important part of every community's local economy. Surveys indicate every dollar invested locally gets circulated within the community at least seven times before leaving. Local businesses support non-profits, childrens' clubs and activities, civic groups, churches, schools and more.

There were 10 businesses, mostly downtown, but a few further out along W. Walker St., that participated and they included 40 Something Cowgirls, the Bargain Box, Higginbotham’s, Classy with a Little Sass, H&H Garden Center, Ridge Nutrition, the Woman’s Forum, Bunkhouse Divas Boutique, Bertie & Olif and The Vintage Butterfly. Each of these businesses had specials aimed at shoppers as they navigated the different business enterprises.

There also was a drawing to win a $25 gift certificate, which allowed visitors to enter at each business celebrating the Spring Fling, with 10- chances to win.