Spring has officially sprung, and with it comes the much-anticipated Easter Shop Local Campaign ! Following the success of our previous campaigns—Local Love and Rainbow Hunters—we’re back with another exciting opportunity for our local businesses and the Chickasha community to come together and celebrate all things local this spring. From April 16th-19th , we’re encouraging everyone to shop local and join the Easter fun by participating in a city-wide Easter egg hunt. Participating businesses will hide Easter eggs in their stores, each containing a special discount, freebie, or surprise prize for shoppers to discover. Whether you’re a seasoned local or a newcomer to Chickasha, this campaign is the perfect way to connect with the community, support small businesses, and snag some fantastic deals! How Does the Easter Shop Local Campaign Work? It’s easy to get involved and even easier for your customers to participate! Here’s a quick rundown of the campaign process: Sign Up : Local businesses sign up to participate by March 28th . Once you’re on board, we’ll deliver Easter eggs filled with special offers to your business between April 9th-15th —just in time for the hunt to begin! Hide Your Eggs : When you receive your eggs, you’ll need to hide them somewhere inside your store. Each participating business is asked to provide at least 5 prizes , whether they’re discounts, free items, or fun surprises. The Hunt Begins! : From April 16th-19th , shoppers will be on the lookout for those hidden eggs, hopping from store to store in search of deals. The thrill of discovery is all part of the fun! Claim Your Prize : Once a shopper finds one of your eggs, they’ll be able to redeem their prize between April 21st-30th . Whether it’s a small treat or a big discount, they’ll be excited to return and shop with you again! Golden Eggs : For a little extra excitement, there will be three Golden Eggs hidden around Chickasha. These special eggs contain grand prizes for lucky shoppers. Who doesn’t love a good surprise? Join Us for the Big Kickoff Event! To get everyone in the spirit and make sure the hunt starts with a bang, we’re kicking off the campaign with a big event at Walmart on April 11th . This will be during Walmart’s ribbon cutting and our Chamber Connects event, which is a perfect opportunity to network with fellow local businesses and celebrate the start of the Easter Shop Local Campaign together. Be sure to stop by, grab your eggs, and learn more about how this campaign can boost your sales and connect you with new customers. Why Participate? The Easter Shop Local Campaign isn’t just about hiding eggs and offering discounts—it’s a fantastic way to: Increase foot traffic to your store Boost sales and attract new customers Connect with the local community in a fun, engaging way Showcase your business in a city-wide campaign And let’s not forget, it’s a great way to bring some joy and excitement to the Easter season! We’ve already seen tremendous participation in our Local Love and Rainbow Hunters campaigns, and we know that this Easter campaign will be just as successful, if not more! The support from the Chickasha community has been incredible, and we can’t wait to see how many people will join in on this hunt! How to Sign Up Ready to be a part of the Easter Shop Local Campaign? Sign up by March 28th to secure your spot! Just email cassie@chickashachamber.com to let us know you’d like to participate. We’ll provide everything you need, including the Easter eggs, promotional materials, and all the details on how to make the most of the campaign. We can’t wait to see how this Easter Shop Local Campaign brings our community together and supports our wonderful local businesses. Let’s hop to it—don’t miss out on this fun and exciting opportunity!

Spring officially begins this week. We’ve already experienced daylight savings time, but now the calendar will make it official and hopefully the weather will too. I’m sure we are all ready for more sunshine and less wind. Our Community was incredibly blessed last week by our local first responders, firefighters and City staff that worked very hard to keep us safe. The weather and mother nature will let us know that change is coming, but we will also see a lot of changes here in our town over the next few months. The City Council election is on Tuesday, April 1 st and everyone will get a chance to vote on candidates in all wards, not just the one they live in. I think Chickasha has a good system where every year citizens get a chance to run for office as well as vote for whoever you think will best represent your views. I realize that it can be pretty challenging for the average citizen to know who to vote for if you don’t know the candidates. The Chickasha Lions Club is again doing a meet the candidate reception. It will be held on Thursday, March 27 th at Canadian Valley Technology Center. It will be from 5:30 to 7 that night. It’s free and open to the public and a great opportunity to learn more about the candidates. Much like the season changing to Spring, Chickasha is also changing. It’s growing with new businesses and new homes. Our population is growing. We are witnessing change on a monthly basis. There will be several MAJOR announcements made in the next 90 days. These announcements will be about growth and change. However you feel about change and growth, you have an opportunity on April 1 st to go Vote! Do some research and find the candidate that best represents your views for the future of Chickasha. Voting for what you believe in…well that’s definitely #TheGoodStuff!