A Cornucopia of Thanks!

Once again, it's been quite a while since my last post - but I have a good excuse! I was busy shifting!! And I wanted say many thanks to a number of people...

1. Thanks to all those who came out to our Press Conference at Marion Square!
2. Thanks to everyone who has been on board with the 10% Shift from the beginning and all those who continue to support us!
3. Thanks to our WONDERFUL volunteers who helped out for the 10% Shift Launch Party (you all know who you are... but a special shout-out to Christine Osborne at Wonder Works).
4. Thanks to Noisette for letting us use the great space!
5. Thanks to all of the local businesses, Part-Time Heroes (the band), the food vendors, Palmetto Brewery, Firefly Vodka and Wood Aesthetics for making the party a success.
6. Thanks to over 500 of you who attended the event!

Now, the important thing to remember is to keep shifting! Remember to use the 10% Coupon at participating businesses, and if you haven't already, SIGN THE PLEDGE!

It's a movement!

So we've officially launched the 10% Shift movement! LLF held a Press Conference this past Tuesday, June 30th in Marion Square downtown Charleston. We had a great turn-out of about 130 people! Charleston Mayor Joe Riley, North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey and Mt. Pleasant Councilman Joe Bustos represented the three surrounding municipalities. Check out articles online at the Post and Courier and at Charleston City Paper.

Also, check out the news broadcast by Channel 4. And keep an ear out on the local radio stations for our radio ad (done by Jabar Communications).

Get involved! TAKE THE 10% PLEDGE! Visit the 10% Shift website and pledge to shift 10% of your annual budget to local independent businesses. You can also donate to the cause in exchange for "Shift Bling" (consisting of some sweet buttons, t-shirts and stickers). Finally, we have uploaded a great promotional video (thanks to Justin Nathanson at The Cut Company) and you can also find the list of businesses participating in our 10% Shift coupon. You have to visit the site - I was put in charge of managing it, and for a first-timer at the whole writing code-thing, I think it turned out well!

Last, but certainly not least, come to our 10% Shift Launch Party next Friday, July 10th! It runs from 7-10pm at 10 Storehouse Row at the Navy Yard. It will be a great way to continue with the 4th of July festivities and interact with your local business community! Taco Boy, Monza, Street Foods and The Barbeque Joint will be providing the food; Firefly and Palmetto will be providing the booze; Part-time Heroes will be providing the music. It only costs 10 cents to attend - so come join us! See you there!