County-wide campaign will support local businesses and give customers a chance to win

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the official kickoff of its Save Our Locals $20.21 campaign, which will benefit local businesses and aid in additional economic recovery across the county.

“Whether eating out, getting a head start on the holiday shopping season, hiring a local contractor, or signing up for a gym membership, we want our local residents and out-of-town visitors to support local and participate in Save Our Locals $20.21,” said Todd Shimkus, president, Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. “We all benefit when we support our local businesses and the local economy.”

Initially begun during the height of COVID-19 in 2020, Save Our Locals came out of a need to counteract COVID-19 restrictions that severely impacted the county’s economy. In collaboration with local partners, Save Our Locals aims to boost sales at local businesses throughout the remainder of the year, while also promoting the services and goods they offer to residents and out-of-town visitors.

Following the lead of prior Save Our Locals campaigns, the premise of the Save Our Locals $20.21 campaign remains the same. The Chamber invites everyone to spend at least $20.21 at any locally owned Saratoga County business between Friday, October 15 and Friday, December 31. In return, each person can be entered in for a chance to win one of more than 50 $100 gift cards to a variety of businesses throughout Saratoga County simply by emailing a photo of their receipt to the Chamber.

“While vaccination rates continue to trend upwards across Saratoga County, we can’t forget the impact residents and visitors can make in supporting our local businesses and ensuring they can keep their doors open for many years to come,” said Shimkus. “Thank you in advance to each participant who shops local and supports Saratoga County!”

To learn more about how to participate and enter for a chance to win, visit www.saratoga.org/save-our-locals-20-21 or email saveourlocals@saratoga.org.