Tampa Businesses Celebrate Second Annual “Independents Week”

Date: 1 Jul 2003 | posted in: Retail | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

Twenty locally owned businesses—including restaurants, a record store, a grocer, a hardware dealer, clothing stores, a gift shop, and a bookstore—participated in this year’s second annual Independents Week celebration. The event is designed to broaden awareness of the value independent businesses and encourage residents to shop locally.… Read More

“Independents Week” Celebrated in Tampa

Date: 1 Aug 2002 | posted in: Retail | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

Posters declaring "Celebrate Independents Week!" greeted customers of local stores in Tampa, Florida, during the week of July 4th. "As we celebrate our nation’s independence, we invite you to join us in celebrating our great local independents," the posters read.

Independents Week was conceived by Carla Jimenez, co-owner of Inkwood Books. For several years, Inkwood has used Independence Day as an opportunity to remind customers of the importance of locally owned businesses to the community.… Read More