Working Together for Renaissance Beauty

The staff at Sullivan Renaissance is busily gearing up for its eleventh year of providing local community groups with seed money for beautification and spruce up projects.  Grant amounts range from $200 to $5000 depending on the size of the project. Those interested in participating are invited to attend the Sullivan Renaissance Annual Conference and Expo on Saturday, March 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the CVI Center in Ferndale.  “Main Street Success Stories” and “Enhance Your Storefront for Under $200” are free workshops geared for business.  Keynote speaker Joe Lamp, host of the TV series “Growing a Greener World,” will talk about the latest trends in eco-friendly living.  For information on how to register, go to www.sullivanrenaissance.org or call 845-295-2445.

Local businesses can support community beautification projects throughout Sullivan County by joining the Merchant Discount Program organized by the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce and Sullivan Renaissance. The discount program helps this money go farther, while encouraging local spending. “Everyone wins with this program,” said Chamber President and CEO Terri Ward.  “Merchants get an increase in business; community groups are able to stretch their resources while keeping the dollars local; and Sullivan County looks more inviting to visitors and residents alike.”

Merchants set the savings amounts typically 10% to 20% or more and are given a list of of participants.  Project leaders are given special cards to identify that the items they are purchasing will be used for community projects.  Stores are publicized in flyers, news releases and on the Sullivan Renaissance website.

To register for the program, individuals should contact the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce at 845-791-4200 or Sullivan Renaissance at 845-295-2452.  Businesses do not need to be chamber members to participate. Merchants are encouraged to attend the March 10th Expo as either a participant or they may inquire about becoming an exhibitor at the Expo.

Mountaindale will be proud to host the Sullivan Chamber of Commerce when they visit with their Mobile Office later in February. Please visit us again for more details.