Stockton Chamber launches 'Try It Local' discount program | Food and Drink

STOCKTON - The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce launched a new program called Try It Local, an electronic discount program featuring local retailers, restaurants, service providers and more. New deals are offered once a week at a deep discount of 40-90 percent off regular price (i.e., $20 of food and drink at a restaurant for $10). The offers are delivered to Try It Local subscribers via email, social media, and TryItLocal.com. There is no cost to sign up for Try It Local – visit www.tryitlocal.com/Stockton to receive deal alerts. There is also no cost for companies to offer a deal; businesses interested being featured can visit www.TryItLocal.com for details.

“Try It Local is an exciting way for citizens to explore new businesses and experiences in Stockton, while at the same time supporting the local economy and area companies,” said Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr., CEO.  “The Try It Local program not only supports local retailers themselves, but the work of the chamber as well.”

Try It Local works like this:

• A local business offers a product or service at 40 percent off or more. Deals could include discounts at local retailers, bars, salons, dry cleaners, attractions and special events.
• The Deal program is offered to participants by email, on TryItLocal.com and via social media sites like Facebook and Twitter.
• Interested buyers click through to purchase the offer. Anyone can participate. There is no cost to sign up for Try It Local.
• Buyers print off the voucher and redeem it at the local business.

The first deal will arrive on June 1, and a new deal will be released every week thereafter featuring businesses like West Lane Bowl, Country Boy’s Drive Inn and Code 3 Cleaners.  “We’re excited to bring the Try It Local concept to Stockton and partner with such a great chamber. Try It Local is just another great example of the chamber’s focus on helping the local business community,” said Try It Local President Todd Earwood.

There is no cost to businesses to participate as a featured deal. The company keeps 70 percent of the day’s total sales and is responsible only for determining the deal and preparing to meet the increased demand for its product or service.

The Try It Local program has helped consumers across the country save over $450,000 by using these vouchers and has sent over 14,000 customers to featured local businesses.  Stockton residents and business owners can visit www.TryItLocal.com/Stockton for more information and to sign up. Or, to speak with Matt Anderson at the chamber call (209) 337-2723.