Every week, we'll shine the SPOTLIGHT on a local business in the "Shop Burlington County First" program, the "buy local" initiative created by Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders and its regional partners, the Burlington County Bridge Commission and the Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Freeholder-Director Kate Gibbs invites you to "Shop Burlington County First": "Our buy-local program supports Burlington County's local businesses and promotes the unique goods and services they offer. Through this program, we are keeping Burlington County's local economy strong and growing."

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This Week’s SPOTLIGHT On: Independence Day Representing all participating businesses in Shop Burlington County First

Next Wednesday will mark 242 years since America declared its independence from England near the beginning of an eight-year Revolutionary War.

This holiday marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence and should remind us that our freedom as a nation, and individuals, has come with a great price.

We also should be reminded, and grateful, that Burlington County was in the center of the Revolution and remains rich in history. Mount Holly, Burlington City, Bordentown and even Batsto maintain sites that were prevalent in the battle for independence. Check it out.

While honoring and recognizing the sacrifice and determination of our forefathers in their fight for our independence, remember the independently owned local merchants who are dedicated to providing quality products and service at reasonable prices as well as support for community.

Enjoy your holiday. We have listed a few municipal celebrations occurring around Burlington County to mark this holiday.

• July 1 – Riverton Independence Day Celebration, Riverton Memorial Park, Cedar Street, 5-8 p.m.
• July 3 – Medford Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks, Freedom Park, 86 Union St., 6-10 p.m.
• July 4 – Evesham Independence Day Celebration, Main Street 8:30 a.m.-12 noon; Cherokee High School, Marlton, 7-10 p.m.
• July 7 – Burlington County Agricultural Center Farm Market, 500 Centerton Rd., Moorestown, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• July 7 – Florence Township Economic Development Committee Patriotic Day Celebration, Veterans Monument, Oak and 5^th Streets, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
• July 7 – Downtown Bordentown Association Bordentown Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks, Joseph Lawrence Park, 317 Ward Ave., 4-10 p.m.
• July 14 – Burlington County Agricultural Center Farm Market, 500 Centerton Rd., Moorestown, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• July 14 – Burlington City Bike Ride and Show, 200 & 300 blocks of High Street, 2 p.m.-7 p.m.
• July 14 – Southampton Township Fireworks, Red Lion Sports Complex, 458 Red Lion Rd., Vincentown, 8:30-9:30 p.m.

And while visiting our downtowns, stay loyal to your hometown local businesses! They have created some special offers just for you and this holiday.

• South Jersey Driving School in Moorestown is offering $25 off any lesson package for new students
• You can earn up to $300 if you open a new Yield Plus checking account at Columbia Bank in Medford
• The Concierge Club in Bordentown provides free shipping plus two free assorted vintage inserts with any online order of $60 or more
• Dr. Travel and Cruises in Medford is offering special deals on National Parks vacations booked by July 15

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If each household in Burlington County spent just $10 more each month at Burlco businesses, the resulting annual impact to the local economy would be about $19.9 MILLION DOLLARS!

For every $100 spent locally in independently owned stores, shops and restaurants, $44 to $83 is re-circulated in the local economy.  When $100 is spent in national chains, only $14 to $43 stays in the local economy.

How we all benefit by shopping Burlington County:

• Keep Burlington County's economy strong and growing.
• Embrace local businesses, which create 80% of new jobs and often provide better wages and benefits
• Save time and money and protect the environment. Shopping locally saves travel time and gas money
• Get great products and services at competitive prices at any of Burlington County's 8,000 one-of-a-kind, independent businesses 
• Create a sense of community. Community groups get 350% more support from local business owners than non-locally owned businesses.

Make your Pledge to Shop Burlington County!

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OUR SPONSORS:

Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders

Burlington County Bridge Commission

Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce