‘I’m Dreaming of a Local Christmas’ shopping promotion starts in October

The Courier and Wee Waa News’ 2022 Shop Local Christmas promotion is set to return after a successful campaign in 2021.

Analysis of ticket distribution last year revealed a retail spend in the shire of almost $2 million based on almost 100,000 tickets issued by 22 participating businesses to customers.

This year’s theme of ‘I’m Dreaming of a Local Christmas … Be a Shire Superstar’, serves as a timely reminder that businesses in Narrabri, Wee Waa and Boggabri can best cater for all of the area’s retail and service needs.

The long-running campaign encourages shire residents to support local businesses when it comes to festive shopping.

In return for supporting participating businesses, customers go in the running to win vouchers to be spent at those outlets taking part in the promotion.

Last year, $5250 in vouchers was awarded to winners who were then able to spend that money locally.

This year’s prize money for customers has been boosted to $7000, with first prize now $3000. Second prize has increased to $1500 and third prize to $750. These prizes are able to be spent at any participating business.

Prizes from fourth to tenth will remain at $250 to be spent at the business where the ticket is sold.

The Courier’s manager Wanda Dunnet said it was important that people shopped locally in Narrabri Shire.

“Small business is the backbone of our community, and The Courier encourages people to look to our local businesses when it comes to Christmas shopping,” she said.

“While the Shop Local Christmas promotion is primarily targeted at festive shopping, it’s important to remember that supporting our shire businesses should happen all year.”

Mrs Dunnet thanked last year’s participating businesses and encouraged any business owner or manager to contact the newspaper to take part in its latest campaign.

“From last year’s ticket distribution where almost 100,000 coupons were given to customers, we know that it pays to participate in the campaign,” she said.

Businesses interested in being part of the Shop Local Christmas promotion can contact The Courier’s advertising team on 6792 1011 or email [email protected]