When shopping locally, your spending power helps support the community and local economy. Local shopping keeps local dollars working closer to home and positively affects Skokie schools, businesses and jobs.
Buying in Skokie also creates and sustains local jobs. Successful Skokie businesses also attract future or potential businesses to Skokie. The Village actively markets Skokie to potential businesses. Skokie residents can help the Village by writing or emailing your favorite business, if not already located in Skokie, and express your interest in a Skokie location. Corporate addresses are usually located on a business’s website. New retailers in Skokie expand the opportunities and services available and attract more people to visit Skokie.
The Village recently launched a Shop Local Skokie Facebook fan page to promote economic development in the community. Please be sure to “like” the Shop Local Skokie Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ShopLocalSkokie to learn more about the wide range of businesses located in Skokie and about the benefits of shopping local.
Shop local and be sure to “like” the Shop Local Skokie Facebook page to
to learn all that Skokie has to offer.
Additionally, if you would like to receive email alerts on upcoming Downtown Skokie specials and events, please visit www.skokiedowntown.org to subscribe.
The next time you plan a lunch, dinner or event, try to plan it close to home. Even if you are not a shopper, chances are you probably dine out and Skokie offers a multitude of restaurants to please any taste. To learn more about all the great dining, entertainment and art opportunities waiting for you in Skokie visit www.skokie.org or www.skokiedowntown.org.
Information on local shopping and dining options also is available at the Skokie Chamber of Commerce’s website www.skokiechamber.org or at the Chicago’s North Shore Convention & Visitor’s Bureau’s website at www.cnscvb.com.
For more information about the Shop Local Skokie Facebook page, please contact the Village Manager’s office at 847/933-8283.
