New Date Set for 'Explore Palatine' to Support Local Businesses

The Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) will be hosting its 3rd annual 'Explore Palatine' event. This Village-wide initiative supports the local economy by encouraging area residents to explore, and in some cases discover, businesses all over Palatine - on this day, and whenever possible. Explore Palatine will take place Saturday, September 12, 2020. Businesses are currently being sought to participate, and sponsorship opportunities are available.

All Palatine-based businesses are invited to participate, along with PACC members at no cost. Businesses should sign up as soon as possible at explorepalatine.org and are encouraged to offer sales, provide entertainment, or feature other special offers. Yellow or gold balloons should be displayed outside of participating locations to direct visitors and shoppers. An online scavenger hunt, along with a 50/50 raffle will also be part of this event.

Explore Palatine is an outgrowth of PACC's 'Think Local' campaign. It was created to generate awareness about businesses and educate area residents about the importance of keeping sales tax dollars in local communities.

Did you know that sales tax dollars generated from Palatine businesses directly impact the community? When you shop an independent business, $48 out of every $100 spent stays in Palatine; for larger, regional business, funds that stay local drop to $14 and when shopping online, just $1 per every $100 spent supports the community where purchases are made.

"In light of the many challenges experienced by so many area businesses, the PACC is working very hard to show that we support them," said PACC Executive Director Steven Gaus. "We invite all of our PACC members, all Palatine businesses and area residents to show their support and help our businesses to stay 'Palatine Strong'."

PACC members who do not have Palatine locations can still participate by setting up tables at a number of shopping centers within the village limits. Please contact PACC Executive Director Steven Gaus at 847-359-7200 for more information about participating, as well as a variety of sponsorship opportunities.

Please use the following hashtags on social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn) to help promote this 'think local, shop local' event: #ExplorePalatine and #PalatineStrong.