Fall 2018 Newsletter

Let’s all try to take “home sweet home” a few steps further— like out the door and down the street to shop at local businesses. It may cost a little more than buying from big-box stores or online retailers, but our community experi- ences many valuable benefits when we shop locally. They include: Local Character and Prosperity In an increasingly homogenized world, communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character have an economic advantage. Community Well-Being Locally-owned businesses build strong communities by sustaining vibrant town centers, linking neighbors in a web of economic and social relationships, and contributing to local causes. Keeping Dollars in the Local Economy Compared to chain stores, locally-owned businesses recycle a much larger share of their revenue back into the local economy, enriching the whole community. Jobs and Wages Locally-owned businesses create more jobs locally and, in some sectors, provide better wages and benefits than chains do. Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship fuels America’s economic innovation and prosperity, and serves as a key means for families to move out of low-wage jobs and into the middle class. Shopping at small businesses helps support entrepreneurship. Product Diversity Many small businesses, each selecting products based on the needs of their local customers, guarantees a much broader range of product choices than national purchasing decisions. Building Relationships Shopping locally is a great way to build and nurture relationships, whether by making new friends or networking to explore job opportunities. Keeping Tabs on Quality Shrinking the distance between business owner and customer helps both parties keep tabs on quality and respond quickly to any issues. As your local communications provider, SKT thanks you for your support and encourages you to shop locally whenever possible. Working together, we all win. Home Sweet Hometown Shopping SKT Makes a Splash at Six Pool Parties This Summer It was a beautiful Kansas summer, and SKT was happy to host six pool parties, which is a record for us! They took place in Cedar Vale, Belle Plaine, Burden, Dexter, Howard, and Clearwater! Many of our employees volunteered to help keep everything moving along swimmingly. These pool parties, each lasting about two hours, included: • Free admission • Free sweet and salty snacks • Free ice-cold bottles of water • Choice of free sunglasses or playing Plinko for prizes • Prize drawings throughout the evening Having fun at a pool is a great way to meet and treat our customers— a wonderful group of people we’re privileged to serve! SKT looks forward to making a splash again next summer. SKT• 888.758.8976 • www.SKTMainstreet.com Pictured is Eislee Boatman, who shares a beautiful smile while holding up her big prize at the Dexter Pool Party in July. She is the daughter of SKT customers, Steve and Gina Boatman of Dexter.

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