Attention Whitehall: It's Small Business Season! Get Involved in Business BINGO, Shop Local Gift Guide, and Win in Whitehall!

Small Business Season (November 1 – December 31) has arrived and we invite you to be part of three exciting initiatives that encourage everyone to THINK LOCAL and SHOP LOCAL this holiday season.

FOR BUSINESSES:

Christmas Stroll Business BINGO (December 7th): We're encouraging shoppers to visit Chamber Members' with our engaging Business BINGO! Space is limited, making this a fantastic opportunity to draw customers to your location. You don't need to be a retail business to participate; just be open Saturday, December 7 from 9 AM to 5 PM, offer a warm holiday greeting with a treat or beverage, and stamp shoppers' Bingo cards. This is a great way to showcase your business and add to the festive holiday spirit in Whitehall.

Feature Your Products in Our Holiday Gift Guide: The Whitehall Chamber is creating a Shop Local Holiday Gift-Giving Guide to showcase unique gifts available right here in Whitehall. This guide will highlight a variety of products at different price points. We ask that you send us a photo and a description of at least one product or service from your business that you think would make a great gift. If you need help with ideas, please reach out. We aim to cover a broad spectrum of price ranges, so feel free to submit items that cater to every budget!

Donate to the Shop Local & Win in Whitehall Gift Baskets: We're hosting four weekly drawings in December with a Grand Prize drawing on December 30th. Each prize basket will be filled with items from local businesses. Your business card will be attached to your prize. By donating a prize with a retail value of $25 or more (prizes must be of full retail value, and discounts or coupons do not qualify, your business will be featured in our promotions, including:

• Our Website

• Weekly E-Newsletter

• Local Newspaper

• Facebook Page

• Radio Ads

How It Works: Encourage your customers to bring their receipts to the Chamber. They'll earn one entry for every $50 spent locally, and Chamber member businesses offer an extra entry!

Prize Drawing Dates: Weekly Drawings: December 2, 9, 16, 23 & Grand Prize Drawing the 30th.

For more information about securing a spot on the Business Bingo card or to submit your product details and donation commitment, please contact Chiara at the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce Email: WhitehallMTChamber@gmail.com, Phone/Text: 406-287-2260, Address: 501 North Whitehall Street, Whitehall, MT 59759.

Together, we can make this holiday season a success for our entire community! Let's show everyone why shopping local makes a difference.

FOR SHOPPERS:

The holiday spirit is sweeping through Whitehall as we kick off this year's Shop Local and Win in Whitehall! With so much success from last year, this event returns with more ways to celebrate local businesses and bring excitement to holiday shopping. Running from November 1st through December 20th, Whitehall shoppers can earn a chance to win incredible prizes just by supporting their favorite local spots.

Here's how it works: For every $50 spent at a Whitehall business, shoppers receive an entry into our December weekly prize drawings, with bonus entries for purchases from Chamber member businesses. Each week in December, we'll draw winners for gift baskets filled with amazing items that make for perfect seasonal surprises. Then, on December 30th, we'll hold our Grand Prize drawing for a final basket brimming with unique gifts donated by our generous community.

This year, the Whitehall Chamber is offering a Holiday Gift Guide to make it easy to shop locally for everyone on your list. The guide features hand-selected items across a range of prices, making it a go-to resource for gift ideas that celebrate Whitehall's unique charm. Look for ideas from cozy stocking stuffers under $25 to special splurges for your closest loved ones. Our gift guide will be available in print and online soon, so you'll always have gift inspiration right at your fingertips.

It's not just about finding the perfect gift; it's also about giving back to the community that makes Whitehall a fantastic place to call home. By choosing to THINK LOCAL and SHOP LOCAL, every purchase strengthens our small businesses and helps create a brighter future for Whitehall. Check out last year's impact stats, and see how shopping small made a big difference!

This season, let's make Whitehall shine-when you shop local, we all win!