Businesses Prepare for Cowboys & Visitors

Wrangle some extra business… ALL Edgewood, Moriarty, Tijeras and Cedar Crest businesses are invited to join in this excellent promotional campaign. RSVP by May 21 to maximize promotional benefits, and register your promo offer at ECOC online (scroll down to RSVP) -or- by paper form (Chamber – Summer Events and Membership Application combo). Additional BONUS BONANZA:  The Independent is offering Edgewood Chamber members 1/2 price ads (open rate) in it’s upcoming “Cowboy Days” special section. This is a great way to gain maximum exposure for your business among thousands of visitors plus thousands of regional residents.

WHAT IS COWBOY DAYS? (June 15-25) – Ten days of business-centered promotions and enthusiastic spirit as we welcome 1000s of visitors to our region for SASS’ End of Trail – the World Championships of Cowboy Action Shooting, Edgewood Father’s Day Car Show, and Wildlife West Chuckwagon season kick-off.  Let’s make our region shine and show them our community spirit!

How to Benefit by participating in Cowboy Days promotions?  Before May 21, click on REGISTER DETAILS of YOUR BUSINESS’ PROMOTIONAL OFFER to be included in Edgewood Chamber’s list of participating businesses. Create an offer that encourages visitors and locals alike to patronize your business.

BONUS for Edgewood Chamber MEMBERS – YOUR special offers/services will go in our “Cowboy Days Welcome Page” a printed welcome bag insert going to all 800+ SASS End of Trail participants. AND, Edgewood Chamber members get 1/2 off ads (open rate) in The Independent’s upcoming “Cowboy Days” special section. Lots of great ways to maximize exposure for your business with thousands of visitors and regional residents. Not currently a member of Edgewood Chamber? Join online, it’s easy and membership benefits last all year long!

Need IDEAS?  Special Offer (ex: menu item, service, discount, bonus with purchase) -or- Fun Activity (ex: contest, entertainment, competition) -or- Prize Give-Aways — maybe a combination of these?

Have some EXTRA FUN — Tie your offer in with the theme — how about a freebie or discount based on a roll of the dice, draw of a card or other creative idea? After all, Cowboys love a good game after a day of gun-slinging on the trail!

DRAW THEM IN — ALL Businesses are encouraged to embrace this once-a-year opportunity by sprucing up your entry-ways, encouraging Western attire (a bandana makes the point), and putting up Welcome signs/decorations that tell visitors you have specials for them and appreciate their business.