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Press release (08-10-10)

 Keep It In the County : Local Products for Local Profits 
The Washington County: One Community (WC:OC) Economic Focus Team is pleased to announce the launch of an innovative program called “Keep It in the County: Local Products for Local Profits.” This program links schools, non-profit organizations, and Washington County-based businesses to offer local products for fund raising activities.

A program requirement is that all items are produced within Washington County and the production provides income to residents of Washington County. WC:OC hopes to add new items and services. For example a massage therapist might offer a Gift Card redeemable for a massage or local wreath producer might offer a gift card redeemable for delivery of a balsam wreath for the holidays.

 Information for Schools 
Schools and non-profit organizations in Washington County are invited to participate in Keep It in the County: Local Products for Local Profits.

Click here to download Advisor Packet
Password encoded zip file (4.5 MB)

Benefits to Schools

• Raise additional funding for your school or youth programs. Because we cover the program overhead costs, your school receives a higher percentage of sales dollars than in most traditional fundraisers.
• Support local businesses
• Give you students an opportunity to learn about doing business in Washington County

If your school or organizations is interested in participating, please contact Judy East at 454-0465.

How It Works (Word)
Advisor Letter (Word)

 Information for Businesses 
Washington County based businesses, including manufacturers and those offering services, are invited to participate in Keep It in the County: Local Products for Local Profits.

How It Works
Participating businesses in Washington County make products available to local schools and youth groups at wholesale prices. Washington County:One Community will compile a product catalog; and students from local schools and youth groups will sell your products at retail prices, as a fundraiser for their organizations. Businesses interest in offering services (such as massage) or perishable goods may do so in the form of a Gift Certificate redeemable by the end customer.

Business Cover Letter (Word)
Sample Product Catalog from 2008 Pilot Program (PDF)

Benefits to Businesses

• Support local schools and youth groups while increasing sales to local customers.
• Get the word out about your business to Washington County-base customers
• Students learn about doing business in Washington County

For more information, contact Judy East at 454-0465.

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