7-16-15 The City of Langley launches “Here for You,” a program to encourage tourists and locals to visit Langley businesses

Visitors to Langley will be noticing “Here for You” signs in the windows of many of the businesses, most often posted above their days and hours of operation.  It’s a simple way to let people know they are welcome in the stores and their business is appreciated.

There is a downloadable brochure listing summer days and hours that businesses are open that is available through the Langley Chamber, Langley Main Street Association and City of Langley websites.  Print copies of the brochure are also being distributed by the Chamber and other organizations and lodgings.

This was a major collaborative effort of the Chamber, Langley Main Street and the City.  The brochure lists 67 businesses.  As Mayor Fred McCarthy pointed out, “This is a good time to remind everyone how important it is to shop local and buy what you need here in Langley at our local businesses.”

From a marketing perspective, it combines many aspects of building a successful business: collaboration, letting people know you are open for business and doing a community marketing effort.