pledge to buy local as a local
This July, your Chamber launched the month-long, small business support initiative, “S ouR Q”. SouRQ was inspired by our belief that as a community, we have the power to have a significant impact on the success of local small businesses. This is our Sarasota - SouRQ was a way for all of us to join together to support and celebrate our small business community. In particular, this initiative focused on generating business by driving customers to local small businesses, particularly in the restaurant and retail industries.
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported local business and participated in SouRQ.
Community members were able to participate by following these three easy steps:
1. Shopping at a Chamber member small business.
2. Taking a picture.
3. Emailing [email protected] OR posting the picture in a public post on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, tagging the Sarasota Chamber and using #SouRQ to be entered to win a $100 gift card from one of our participating Chamber member small businesses
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported local business and participated in SouRQ.
Community members were able to participate by following these three easy steps:
1. Shopping at a Chamber member small business.
2. Taking a picture.
3. Emailing [email protected] OR posting the picture in a public post on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, tagging the Sarasota Chamber and using #SouRQ to be entered to win a $100 gift card from one of our participating Chamber member small businesses
The FACES OF LOCAL BUSINeSS
The local business community is part of the heart of Sarasota! Check out the photos below to see some of the faces of local business.
$100 gift card winners
Julia Heide - Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie
Laura Newton - Morton's Gourmet Market Amanda Baxter - GROVE Restaurant - Patio - Ballroom Monaca Smith Onstad - Southern Steer Butcher Jenny Townsend - The Capital Grille Zac Ansaldo - Connors Steak and Seafood Candice Moore - Gecko's Grill & Pub Joshua Beasley - Anna Maria Oyster Bar Ross Johnston - Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar Ashley Erickson - Michael's On East Drew Mullinax - Clasico Italian Chophouse |
Elizabeth Topp - Fresh Kitchen
Brittany Bryant - Sarasota Architectural Salvage Tommy Gregory - Kendra Scott Peggy Kronus - The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime Alyssa Martin - Mazzone Olive Oil Christine Moore - Fleming's Prime Steakhouse Kenny Rachon - Der Dutchman Jaime Carmer - Caragiulos Italian American Restaurant Amanda Burrow - Nothing Bundt Cakes Danielle Visone - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets |