The holidays are just around the corner, and that means shopping. Everyone is looking for memorable gifts for folks on their nice list, and the Aiken Chamber knows where you can find them….in Aiken.
The Chamber’s BUY AIKEN - RED TICKET campaign urges shoppers to spend money in Aiken. And, to make shopping locally even more appealing, shoppers are rewarded with potential cash prizes.
You will receive a numbered red ticket when you purchase $25 or more from a participating business. These tickets are entered into weekly drawings that begin at $100 in the first week and increase to three $1,000 awards. In total, $5,000 in cash prizes will be awarded during the campaign from November 1 to December 18. Our sponsor, Bridgestone, has included a complete set of new tires in the grand prize drawing this year.
The BUY AIKEN-RED TICKET campaign started after the pandemic to encourage our neighbors to step back from online shopping and into our locally-owned stores to complete their holiday shopping. Over 120,000 red tickets were given away in the first two years, equating to over $3 million spent locally through the campaign.
Follow @aikenchamber on Facebook and tune in every Monday at 4 pm for the weekly drawing. Winning ticket numbers will also be posted at aikenchamber.net.
When you “Buy Aiken,” you help Aiken businesses provide jobs for your neighbors and friends. When you “Buy Aiken,” you help fund city services such as road maintenance and school funding through sales tax dollars. When you “Buy Aiken,” you support those who support your children’s sports and area non-profits. When you “Buy Aiken,” you are investing in the character and prosperity of your hometown now and for the future. When you “Buy Aiken” from November 1 to December 18, you could win cash…and we know where you can spend it if you do.
