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Here's what you just did!

You kept dollars in our economy.
For every $1 spent, $1.66 give back to the community.

You embraced what makes us unique.
You wouldn't want your house to look like everyone else's in the U.S., so why would you want your community to look that way?

You created local jobs.
Local businesses are better at creating high-paying jobs for your friends.

You helped the environment.
Buying from a local business conserves energy and resources in the form of less fuel for transportation and products that you know are safe and well-made, because we personally answer to you.

You nurtured community.
We know you, you know us. Local business generously supports community events and causes.

You conserved your tax dollars.
Spending locally instead of online ensures that your sales taxes are reinvested where you belong - right here in your community. Monticello sales taxes are less than surrounding communities.

You created more choice.
Local businesses pick the items they sell based on what they know you like and want!

You took advantage of our expertise.
You are our friends and neighbors and we have vested interest in knowing how to serve you. We're passionate about what we do. Why not take advantage of it?

You invested in entrepreneurship.
Creativity and entrepreneurship are what the American economy is founded upon. Nurturing local business ensures a strong community.

You made us a destination.
The more interesting and unique we are as a community, the more we will attract new neighbors, visitors and guests. This benefits everyone!

Live Local. Be Local. Buy local.

Local Business = Local Jobs.

Shop Monticello.

Chamber Buck$

Redeem your Chamber Bucks at businesses displaying this decal.
Gift Certificates for 50 Chamber businesses.
Available at the Chamber office.
Great gift idea or employee thank you.
Sold over $5,700 in 2009 to promote local shopping.

Order your Chamber Bucks by phone at (217) 762-7921 or (800) 952-3396. VISA and Mastercard are accepted.

Sorry, we cannot offer refunds on Chamber Bucks, nor can they be redeemed for cash value at the Chamber Office or at participating businesses.

Chamber bucks help support and promote business members of the Monticello Chamber of Commerce.

Monticello, Illinois Chamber of Commerce

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