Magnetic Attraction

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 We’ve had a lot of feedback over the years about the familiar green tote bags that we have passed out in April each year. But it’s time for a change. Some people love our little tote bags, which contained brochures, flyers, discounts, and gadgets from our selected business supporters. But increasingly, the reaction has been eyerolls and a sigh – “Oh, that again?  It’s getting kind of old.” Some people have called it wasteful, and they didn’t even want to keep the bag., for concern about the environment and how much goes to waste. 

We’ve given that a lot of thought.

One of our members, Goldie Barrett, came up with a bright new idea. We can have the businesses provide the same kinds of discounts and deals that used to go in the tote bag, but you’ll find them a different way. Late in April we will be distributing our annual “Selected Business Supporters“ directory, and something new along with it: a specially designed refrigerator magnet.  The magnet will have a QR code that will take you right to an online page where all those special deals and good neighbor discounts are shown.

We are signing up businesses now for our Business Supporter program that begins each year in April. So…

If you’re the kind of person who sometimes buys things or pays for services, and you have favorite local shops, restaurants or other businesses… 

Recommend them.

You can contact our Business Supporter Coordinator Bailey Johnson (information at the end of this article) or email us at SGNA.Lakewood@gmail.com. We will reach out to the business with your recommendation and see if they qualify for our listing. It’s a grass-roots thing, and the businesses you recommend will surely appreciate this opportunity.

Businesses!

If you own a local business, or if you work in a local business, we are now accepting applications for the year ending April 30, 2026. We are selective in establishing relationships with our Business Supporters. Our Selected Business Partners are category exclusive, for example if you are a massage therapist, you will be the only massage therapist promoted by our association for this program, or Accountant, Chiropractor, etc. The only exception to this is restaurants; each one is unique in its own specialties and appeal.

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