SHOP LOCAL NEWSLETTER
u WINTER 2025 u Business & Industry United For A Better Community
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Discover what’s in store for the 2026 Hometown Expo
Spread holiday cheer by spending your dollars at Oswego businesses this year
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By Melissa Rubalcaba Riske
hen it comes to checking that list for holiday gifts, local merchants hope shoppers will be nice and keep them in mind for all of their purchases. “It is very, very important to shop local,” said Angie Hibben, President/CEO of the Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce. “Keep those sales tax dollars local.”
SAVE THE DATE!
Festive events are coming soon to Oswego
Local shops are the ones who sponsor sports teams, donate items for charity auctions and raffle baskets. Local business owners are neighbors, following their
passions, from preparing baked sweets, to curating vintage merchandise and giving local crafters shelf space to sell their designs. One easy way to support local businesses is the Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce’s Downtown Dollars, a gift certificate that can be used at a number of businesses in the community. Downtown Dollars can be purchased online at the chamber’s website or visit the chamber’s office at 25 E. Jackson St., Oswego. u Continued on page 4