I’ve been a bit delayed in writing this – computer crash – need to set up a new system, etc, etc.. anyway, I wanted to put up a note about a very cool event in Harwichport MA I went to this summer. The downtown merchants all got together – I assume throught he chamber of commerce – and set up a music stroll through the downtown area on a Wednesday nite. (I understand this is an annual event).
Talk about a great way to drive traffic during slow times – the downtown main street was PACKED. 5 different bands of different styles, playing at intervals along the street. The shops stayed open. And people were buying. Not just food and drink, but all kinds of items.
The shopping mall has replace the main street as our place to stroll, shop and get entertainment. The merchants of Harwichport did a great job of bring the entertainment of the mall to the downtown – likely a little cost and great benefit. What does your community do to support your local commerce? What can you learn from this?
