4-12-12 Building a community while you build a business

This last weekend, Rich and I participated in the annual Clinton Easter Egg Hunt.  This has been going on for close to 20 years, and as I handed out prizes I heard a mom comment that she came to this event when she was a child.

No one did a formal count, but there were certainly hundreds of people – adults with their children – that participated.

This event could not occur with out strong leadership (this year, Kathy Craven of Craven Insurance), lots of volunteers and contributions from the business community.

I particularly noticed prizes from five Clinton businesses:

• ·         Neil’s Clover Patch Café – free child’s milkshake
• ·         Pickles Deli – free pickle
• ·         Anchor Books and Coffee – free child’s hot chocolate
• ·         Dairy Queen – free child’s sundae
• ·         Critters and Company – free gold fish

 I did an informal check with the business owners, and, not surprisingly, learned that when a parent came in to get a child’s prize, other purchases were usually made.

How great to contribute to a wonderful community event and build business at the same time!