With recent restaurant closures, i45NOW, the Galveston Chapter of the Texas Restaurant Association, and the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to rally the community and support local dining.
Now through November 8, i45NOW will produce free 15-30 second promotional videos featuring locally-owned restaurants. These videos will highlight each restaurant and promote limited-time discounts for diners who mention the campaign. The videos will be shared on i45NOW’s platforms, the Chamber’s social media, and will be provided to the restaurants for their own channels.
Community members are encouraged to share their dining experiences using #DineIslandTime and #GalvestonSmallBizSeason. Posts shared on i45NOW with the most engagement will be eligible for prizes throughout the campaign, running until November 27. Monitor i45NOW for updates on participating restaurants and prize details.
“This campaign aligns perfectly with Small Business Season,” said Gina Spagnola, President and CEO of the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce. “It’s been a challenging year for many small businesses. Now, more than ever, we need to support local restaurants, shop small, and keep our business community strong.”
“This campaign aligns perfectly with Small Business Season. It’s been a challenging year for many small businesses. Now, more than ever, we need to support local restaurants, shop small, and keep our business community strong.”
Gina Spagnola
The Galveston Chapter of TRA is actively coordinating participation among its members. “It’s been a quieter season, and Hurricane Beryl impacted revenues even more,” said James Clark, President of Galveston Chapter of TRA. “But Galveston has always been a resilient community. This initiative will bring much-needed attention to our local restaurants.”
For a full list of participating restaurants and campaign updates, download the app on i45NOW.com. Restaurants interested in participating should email TJ Aulds at tjaulds@i45now.com.
About Small Business Season
Small Business Season is a global marketing campaign created to help share the message and educate on the importance of supporting local business and reinvigorating the joy behind community. Small businesses support our area by creating jobs as well as donating to our non-profits, our youth organizations, and our local events.
About the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce
Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce, Texas’ oldest Chamber established in 1845, is the leading business advocacy organization in Galveston and the surrounding areas, representing over 1,000 members from various industries. Committed to fostering economic growth, advocating for business-friendly policies, and providing valuable resources and networking opportunities, the Chamber plays a vital role in supporting the success and prosperity of the business community.
