It’s time to spring into action and support local independent businesses with the Our Milwaukee Buy Local, Live Local and $ave campaign. From May 18th -24th, participating Our Milwaukee businesses will be offering specials, deals, and discounts celebrating the Buy Local Movement. Remember that by patronizing local businesses you create a positive economic impact in our community as well as showcase the one-of-a-kind goods and services that make Milwaukee like no other city!
Press Release (PDF) | Event Poster (PDF)
Check out the great offers from these Our Milwaukee member businesses:
Laacke & Joys
In combination with our 165th Annual Anniversary Sale, MENTION the “Our Milwaukee Buy Local Days” at time of check-out and TAKE AN EXTRA 10% OFF all products in our clothing, footwear, camping, travel, and patio furniture departments (excludes paddlesports). In our Paddlesports department, come by and take advantage of Paddlefest pricing early: all canoes and kayaks will be on sale and take 15% off all boating accessories.
Soaps & Scents
Thank you for 25 years of patronage. Please take 15% off your May 2009 purchase as a token of our gratitude for supporting Milwaukee’s own Soaps & Scents. (Not valid on previous purchases or in-store promotions).
Chartreuse
If you mention Our Milwaukee Buy Local week - you get 10% off your total purchase and a free Chartreuse organic cotton tote bag with any purchase over $50.00.
The National
The National Cafe and Takeaway offers 20% off any dine-in/takeaway orders over $20 for Buy Local & Save week, May 18 - 24.
Just tell our barista that you want to take part of the ‘Buy Local and Save’ offer and spend $20, and we’ll give you 20% off, but only from May 18 to 24 and only one to a customer, please!
AJ Ugent Furs
“Spring Fur Cleaning” – Spring Special. $69.00 (plus tax) includes cleaning, glazing, and storage. Free pick-up and delivery.
Stephanie Bartz Photography
Get a reprint package($65 value) when you book a photo session
between May 18th-24th. Date of photo session TBD between client and Stephanie Bartz Photography.
Maxie’s Southern Comfort
Bring a receipt of purchase from any OUR MILWAUKEE business from May 18th - 24th and Maxie’s will buy one drink or one dessert ($6) on any tab over $25. Multiple receipts may be used but a maximum of $6 will be taken off for every $25 spent.
Sprecher Brewery
Mention “Our Milwaukee” and receive $1 off the Sprecher Brewery tour on Friday May 22 and Saturday May 23 ’09.
Must call 414-964-2739 to make a reservation for the scheduled tour times.
Flynn Fleming LLP
Our law firm will make a special offer of a free power of attorney for health care when clients retain us to provide a will and a power of attorney for finances.
Fair Trade For All & Samara Studios
Mention this Our MIlwaukee buy local promotion and receive 10% off your purchase at Fair Trade For All ( http://www.fairtradeforall.net ) or Samara Studios ( http://www.samarastudiosonline.net ) on 52nd & North Avenue.
Spring City Flowers
Free flower delivery within the entire Milwaukee area, May 18-24.
Eco Hatchery
Eco Hatchery will offer 10% off all of our Eco Kits for the promotion period. Please use the following link to take advantage of this offer:
http://www.ecohatchery.com/actionpack?setpromo=OURMILW17&join=eh49ef452240d63
Freckle Face
Buy local, Save local, Read local.
We know that you can purchase your books from many national retail stores. Why not shop your local children’s boutique instead, where we have hand picked a great selection of timeless classics as well as modern day favorites. Stop in today and browse our collection, sit in our cozy reading corner and pick a book or two to take home.
Just mention the Buy Local campaign and receive 15% off all children’s books. Buy 5 or more books and receive a free book bag.
Diablos Rojos - Café Hollander
FREE COFFEE during our breakfast hours from 7am-11am, Monday thru Friday the week of May 18 - May 22nd with the purchase of any breakfast item.
Murray Hill Pottery Works
Good food deserves a great bowl! Local artists produce hand-made bowls and other pottery. Receive 10% off gallery purchases through May when mentioning Our Milwaukee. REMEMBER, It just tastes better in a hand-made bowl!
Regano’s Roman Coin
Take .50 off a draft Schlitz, the beer that made Milwaukee famous and also receive a sticker, window cling or bottle opener while supplies last. The Roman Coin is located at 1004 East Brady Street.
Outpost Natural Foods
Click here to receive a coupon for a dollar off one of our great, freshly made sandwiches!
Beans & Barley
10% off select made in Milwaukee products! Chocolates from Northern Chocolate, Greens from Growing Power, Crackers & Granola from Caroline’s, Popcorn from Jane’s, Iced Teas from Rishi, Pizza from Palermo’s and more! Look for signs throughout the store.
Stone Creek
$1 off 1LB bags of Milwaukee Blend
SHOP
With every purchase May 18-24, pick a necklace or bracelet from SHOP’s jewelry tree!
The Tool Shed
+ FREE special-edition Milwaukee Beersoap with every purchase over $20! Limit one per customer while supplies last.
+ Buy a product made in Wisconsin or Illinois and get 20% off a second item purchased at the same time. We carry locally-made bath and body products, massage oil, lingerie, wooden paddles, leather cuffs, floggers, greeting cards, jewelry, menstrual care products, and more. Look for the sexy cow symbol highlighting these goods in the store!
Ink Designs
10% Off All Custom Orders placed the week of 5/18-24. Free Delivery within Milwaukee County.
Pest Management Solutions LLC
$20 discount on any new service or $20 cash for a new customer referral. Offer expires June 30, 2009. Referral fee is paid after new client’s first service appointment.
Troy Freund Photography
Business to Business Offer! For the week of May 18-24, Troy Freund Photography will donate 10% of any booked commercial or editorial photo shoot to one of the following organizations: Artists Working in Education, the Urban Ecology Center, the Milwaukee Public Library, or Slow Food Wisconsin-SE. To reiterate, a shoot only needs to be booked, not necessarily completed, during the week of May 18-24, in order to be eligible for the donation to occur. So, hire Troy Freund Photography during this week and not only will you support a local business, but you will also support a local social organization!
Rohr Jewlers
Please enjoy a 20% discount on any designer jewelry in the store. (Not valid on loose diamonds, or previous purchases)
Gloss Photography Studios
Book any session at Gloss Photography Studios and mention this promotion to receive a complimentary custom framed Jaci Sumner Signature 5x7 print ($100 value) from your session. *Excludes Boutique Session.
Olive Organic
Take an additional 10% off all hemp shoes and flip-flops.
Alterra Coffee
Guatemala Pampojila will be 10% off in Alterra cafes from May 18-24 and will be $1.00 off in the Alterra Coffee web store through May 21st.
The Establishment Salon
May 18-24
FREE Eyebrow Wax w/ Any Haircut*
FREE Haircut w/ any Color*
*new clients only please
Visit http://www.establishmentproductions.com and submit a haiku for your chance to win a $1000 Gift Certificate!
Indulgence Chocolatiers
Complimentary box of 4 of our signature truffles with every purchase of a 12 Truffle Gift Box or larger.
Pabst/Riverside/Turner Hall
TICKET DISCOUNT!
$5 off the below shows
Use this discount code when ordering: LOCAL
Third Eye Blind - Riverside, May 30th
http://riversidetheater.org/thirdeyeblind
Capitol Steps - Pabst, August 8th
http://pabsttheater.org/capitolsteps
Dar Williams - Turner Hall Ballroom, August 22nd
http://turnerhallballroom.org/darwilliams
It’s a good reminder that during these tough economic times, local businesses:
+ are less likely to leave when experiencing change and growth
+ are more invested in the community’s future
+ are the largest employer nationally
+ give back an average 250% more to local non-profits
+ keep our community unique
