A local networking group has partnered with the Yellow Pages Group for a fundraiser that will help businesses affected by the recent fire in downtown New West.
B2B NOW and Yellow Pages are selling collectable limited edition shopping bags, which include a vintage image on the bag of a 1977 shot of the block that was destroyed by the Oct. 10 fire.
“We have a long legacy of working with local businesses across Canada and assisting them in their marketing efforts, including the businesses in New Westminster,” said André Leblanc, director of marketing communications at Yellow Pages Group, in a press release. “Through our My Neighbourhood First initiative, we support activities that embody our commitment to small business support and the creation of strong local economies. Through this program, we’re pleased to be able to contribute to relief and rebuilding efforts for fire-affected businesses in New Westminster.”
The project has the support of the City of New Westminster, Chamber of Commerce, Tourism New West and the Downtown, Uptown, Sapperton and West End business associations, according to the release.
The bags will be launched during B.C.’s Buy Local Week (this week from Dec. 2 to 8) and be sold for a $5 minimum donation throughout December at various stores in the city. All proceeds will be donated to the fire fund. To find out more about this project and where to buy the bags, go to b2bnownewwest.com/news.
Lighting up
The holidays come early in downtown New West.
Columbia Street is illuminated with lights to start getting the city in the holiday spirit.
The Downtown Business Improvement Area is hosting a “shop for swag” event. Shop at any two participating businesses to enter to win one of 20 prizes valued at more than $2,800. More than 20 downtown businesses are expected to participate in the contest, according to a press release from the BIA.
Another contest, called Kiss Me Under the Mistletoe is also underway. To enter, snap a photo kissing a loved one beneath the mistletoe scattered throughout downtown and post it online to be entered to win a $100 pre-paid Visa.
Visit the BIA’s website at www.downtownnew
west.ca for more details and a full events calendar.
Shoe in
Brick & Mortar Living has kicked off a fundraiser for its annual Shoe the Shoeless – Holiday Shoe Drive.
The store is reaching out to the community, asking people to donate their gently use shoes this holiday season. These shoes will be donated to organizations in New Westminster that help those in need.
Last year, they collected 233 pairs of men’s, women’s and children’s shoes. These shoes were then given to The Outlook Society in Downtown New West and The Elizabeth Fry Society in Sapperton.
The Shoe Drive will run until Dec. 24. The team at Brick & Mortar is hoping to collect more than 250 pairs this year at the store, which is located at 50 and 52 Sixth St.
Also of note, Brick & Mortar is hosting a holiday gathering and shopping event on Friday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 10 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy some treats, hot apple cider and music.
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