Think Lander First

Why Think Lander First?

1. It strengthens our local economy!

• 3/4 of every dollar spent here, stays here
• Entrepreneurs are more likely to invest in a community with distinctive character and one-of-a-kind businesses.

2. Small businesses employ 2/3 of Lander's workforce!

• Your friends and neighbors work for small business
• Better customer service and more knowledgeable staff
• Local business supports local charities, events and schools

3. It is good for the environment!

• Shopping locally requires less transportation
• Local businesses often require less infrastructure
• Local businesses more efficiently utilize public services

The Think Lander First Program

1. Poster Program

• The Lander Area Chamber of Commerce produces three different full color posters each year based on Winter, Summer & Fall seasons.
• Each poster contains the reasons we should shop locally and a time line of the important events and holidays.
• Posters are distributed to individual businesses, government offices, schools.

2. Monthly Think Lander First newspaper ad

• Each month the Lander Area Chamber of Commerce places a quarter-page ad in the Lander Journal.
• The ads feature color and a calender of important dates.
• The ads list individual businesses who are members of the Lander Area Chamber of Commerce as a reminder to support the businesses which support Lander.

3. Vehicle Window Clings

• The Lander Area Chamber of Commerce provides 10x3 full color window clings for vehicles
• The clings feature the Think Lander First logo and are free to anyone who wants to help promote shopping locally