Loyal to Local shopping program kicks off in Jamestown on Nov. 25

Nov. 18 — JAMESTOWN — The Loyal to Local Holiday Passport Program kicks off on Nov. 25, which is Small Business Saturday, said Emily Bivens, executive director, Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce. This will be the third year for the chamber program, which encourages people to shop locally through the holiday season and have a chance to win prizes. “Out of every 100 dollars spent locally, 61 of it stays here in Jamestown,” Biven said. Shopping locally helps with such things as taxes and supporting people and businesses, which in turn sponsor teams or other activities in the community, she said. “So it just comes full circle,” she said. The Loyal to Local Holiday Passport booklet contains the names of…