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Last year at this time I suggested that we all take a pro-active approach in dealing with our challenging economic conditions. Here at ALIVE we ‘walked the walk’ by cutting costs for our advertising partners, rolling back rates to early 2008 levels. In the spirit of continuing the effort to stimulate our local economy, we’d like to offer something more this year. How about a nice incentive to finish your holiday shopping locally?
Imagine. You still have a few people on your gift list, but you’re stumped. Where can you go to find the perfect gift? I have an answer: ALIVE Magazine. Think of it as your “last-minute-perfect-gift-resource.” Our advertising partners offer a wealth of affordable gift options. In this issue of ALIVE you’ll find over forty different local businesses offering everything from fine, custom jewelry to guard dogs; from Vietnamese cuisine to discounts on rounds of golf; from consignment furniture, private schools and specialty shoes, to cosmetic dentistry. “So, where is the incentive?” you ask. Right here. To the first ten people who spend $100.00 or more, between now and January 1, 2010, at any business advertising in this issue of ALIVE, we will send a $50.00 gift certificate (yes, that’s fifty dollars, not five) redeemable at one of the fine restaurants advertising in this issue of ALIVE. All you need to do is purchase at least $100 worth of goods or services from one of our advertisers, provide us with some acceptable form of “proof of purchase,” and ALIVE will treat you to dinner! You can contact me directly at eric@aliveeastbay.com to submit your entry (only one per household). So, get out there and finish (or start) your shopping. Have a wonderful holiday. And enjoy a dinner, compliments of ALIVE! |
