Welcome to Buy in Ashland
Many business owners in Ashland feel that times are hard and some businesses are nervous. We want to encourage the patronization of these businesses and we are looking for ideas to draw people into local business for all their goods and services. Many people think that things are just too expensive and they can save money buying driving to the big box stores. Most people are feeling the pinch and these places provide a cheap and easy solution. But, in the long run, it hurts the local economy, which in turn affects our community, our schools, police and fire services. It also affects the lives of people who rely on local business for jobs.
Better Service and Better Quality
Small and local businesses may not always have what you want, but I'm willing to bet most of them will do their best to get you what you want. I've experienced this time and again with businesses such as Bloomsbury Books and the Music Coop. Unlike the big box stores, local business wants to make you happy.
Local Specials
Here we will list specials for locals that businesses provide that can save you money.
Ashland Bistro Cafe Tuesday Evenings offers locals a 3course, prix-fixe dinner for $15 while featuring Live Jazz Featuring the Swinging, Bluesy style of the Grooveyard Trio.
Buy Goods from Local Artisans
The holidays are coming and there is an abundance of local artisans and craftspeople who create unique and beautiful creations that make wonderful gifts. I haven't been to a mall in years. I have found that people love unique and thoughtful gifts much more than they like gift certificates to a big box store. If gift certificates are your thing, many local service people and businesses offer gift certificates. Just Ask.
More Ideas Coming Soon
Check back often. If you have any ideas or if you are a business or artisan who wishes to share your thoughts and ideas, or if your business has "local specials", please email us at planetashland@gmail.com