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Commission discusses seasonal “shop and stroll” concept to support local businesses and artists

2239563 · February 6, 2025
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A commissioner proposed a holiday‑season ‘shop and stroll’ or gingerbread‑house scavenger concept to drive foot traffic to local businesses and galleries; staff and commissioners suggested involving the economic development office and local galleries and to refine budget/artist participation plans.

A commissioner proposed bringing a holiday‑season “shop and stroll” event to Englewood to encourage residents to visit local businesses and to highlight local artists and galleries.

The proposer described examples from Littleton and Portsmouth, N.H., where participants collected stamps or located artist‑made gingerbread houses in storefronts to win prizes.…

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