It’s the beginning of December which has us all reflecting on the year that is almost over, preparing for 2025, and planning holiday celebrations and gifts.
If you are planning to show your appreciation for your staff, co-workers, MVP clients, or friends and family, we encourage you to consider a gift that is both highly personalized and very easy to purchase. We recommend a solution that allows you to gift those on your list AND support the local economy. Please consider Partnership Cash for your local gift giving needs.
Partnership Cash is Freeport and Stephenson County’s “Shop Local” program that allows recipients to spend the gift certificate like cash at more than 40 different stores, restaurants, and businesses. Partnership Cash is easy to purchase with no fees charged to you or the merchant at the time of purchase. You can purchase Partnership Cash by simply calling our offices at 815-233-1350. You can find out more about Partnership Cash and the merchants who accept it here.
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If your New Year’s resolutions involve pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams, consider signing up for the 2025 Business Academy for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs (BASE) Camp, starting in late January 2025. BASE Camp is comprised of six classes focused on many of the elements needed to support business for future success.
Classes are led by local experts – so in addition to learning new skills and information, you are building a network of professionals you can tap for help as you grow your business. In addition, after you participate in the classes, you are invited to participate in the BASE Camp Pitch Competition – which offers cash prizes for participating entrepreneurs of up to $2,000.
Information on BASE Camp is available here. Registration will be opening soon. Scholarships will also be available.
Bill Clow is the Business Engagement Director for the Greater Freeport Partnership. He can be reached at bclow@greaterfreeport.com or 815-233-1353
