December 9th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

The area’s smaller retailers are getting a huge business bump this holiday season. Allegany County Tourism’s 5th Annual Shop Small, Win Big campaign has seen a new record for entries with 195, totaling over $11,000 in local spending between November 29 and December 4. Each week, a name is drawn from shopping receipts entered for a $50 VISA gift card with a grand prize to be drawn on December 20 of a $550 gift card. Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss encourages shoppers to keep money local this year…

   

“When it comes to our community, the way you can help the best is to shop small. Shop local, is to go to your downtown shops and support your local business owners rather than Amazon.com.”