Mon December 7, 2009
BATAVIA MAINSTREET
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Britta McKenna
December 7, 2009 Executive Director, Batavia MainStreet
(630) 761-3528
britta@downtownbatavia.com
BATAVIA MAINSTREET ANNOUNCES WIN THIS WINDOW, BATAVIA’S 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS PROMOTION
Batavia, IL: Batavia MainStreet and twelve Batavia merchants are hoping to make the holidays brighter for twelve lucky Batavia shoppers. The beautiful window display at the corner of Wilson Street and Rt. 31 (Special Occasions at 2 N Batavia Ave) features the “12 Days of Christmas” with twelve items, combined value of over $2,000, available for shoppers to win from twelve Batavia merchants this holiday season. The promotion runs from December 12-23rd at the twelve participating locations with no purchase necessary. Customers may enter only once a day at each location for the twelve days. Winners will be drawn at Noon on December 23rd at each of the twelve locations and need not be present to win and will be contacted directly on the 23rd. Names of the winners will be posted on downtownbatavia.com website and at each of the 12 locations.
Mary Marconi-Popiel of Special Occasions is hosting the promotion in her signature storefront windows. Mary says, “Our windows are the best promotion we have going. We’ve already had people stopping in to ask what the promotion is all about and we are excited to feature twelve great prizes from some wonderful Batavia businesses in a unique window display.”
The following Batavia businesses are participating in the promotion and will host entry boxes from December 12-23rd:
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All Dressed Up Costumes |
901 S Batavia Av |
Santa Suit rental certificate with beard and mustache |
$100+ |
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Bird is the Word |
30 S Shumway |
Bird Cage with supplies |
$175 |
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Drum Zone/Instrument Exchange |
8 E Wilson St |
Johnson Acoustic Guitar "Good Starter Guitar" |
$109 |
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Eclectibles |
3 Webster St |
Oversized Comfy Rocking Chair - Antique Replica |
$100+ |
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K. Hollis Jewelers |
147 S Randall Rd |
Original Swarowski Crystals necklace & earring set designed by Karen Hollis |
$168 |
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Katrina Salon & Spa |
8 N River St |
Holiday Pamper package: 30 minute massage, express facial and essential manicure |
$100+ |
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Limestone Coffee & Tea |
15 E Wilson St |
Coffee & Tea basket |
$100+ |
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Prairie Path Cycles |
122 W Wilson St |
Trek 3700 Mountain Bike |
$370 |
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Sofa Solutions |
24 N Batavia |
Side table and $100 gift certificate |
$100+ |
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Special Occasions on the Avenue |
2 N Batavia Ave |
$100 gift certificate |
$100+ |
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Tri-City Sports |
57 S Randall Rd |
BHS Girls Letter Jacket |
$153 |
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Water Street Studios/Art by Joseph |
160 S Water St |
Custom Framed Batavia mural donated by Joe G. |
$100+ |
Batavia MainStreet Executive Director, Britta McKenna comments, “This promotion is a great way to feature 12 unique Batavia businesses and generate interest in shopping locally for the holidays as well.” For more information about the “Win This Window: Batavia’s 12 Days of Christmas promotion and the “Shop via Batavia” week (December 7-13) visit the Batavia MainStreet website at downtownbatavia.com, phone their office at (630) 761-3528 or listen to 95.9 FM The River for more details.
The Batavia MainStreet Program is one of 55 not-for-profit, community based organizations in the state of Illinois. The mission of Batavia MainStreet is to enhance the identity of Batavia’s downtown area as the heart of our community. MainStreet members work through the four points: Design, Economic Restructuring, Organization and Promotion to improve the downtown district. MainStreet volunteers believe the revitalization of downtown Batavia is essential to our community’s sense of pride, place, and heritage for this and future generations. For more information Batavia MainStreet or to volunteer on any of their four committees: Design, Economic Restructuring, Organization or Promotion, please contact the office at (630) 761-3528 or email britta@downtownbatavia.com.
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