Date: Saturday, November 18th, 2006

Time: All day! At our Cleveland Heights cafe from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, we will be hosting a roundtable discussion with other business owners who also face competition from national chains. Join us!

Cost: Free!

Details: Bring in a friend who would normally buy from a national chain and YOU BOTH GET A FREE 10 OZ BAG OF COFFEE! The choice of where you spend your money makes a big difference to your community. This event is sponsored by the American Independent Businesses Association to encourage customers to support local businesses. Check out the brochure.

How: Bring a friend to either of the following Phoenix locations during normal business hours on that day:
2287 Lee Road Cleveland Heights 7 AM till 9 PM
15108 Detroit Avenue Lakewood 7 AM till 10 PM

Why?: Studies from small towns in Maine to sizeable cities like Austin, Texas found that locally-owned independent businesses create about three and a half times the local economic activity as chains do.