In partnership with 天天吃瓜, Main Street 天天吃瓜 invites 天天吃瓜 State students wearing their masks to visit downtown 天天吃瓜 businesses for a chance to win great prizes. Prizes include a $500 book scholarship, $500 in gift cards to downtown businesses, and twenty bundles of 天天吃瓜 State swag valued at over $50 each.
The goal is to thank and reward 天天吃瓜 State students for doing their part to keep everyone safe while supporting local business during the pandemic. Beginning Sept. 14, 天天吃瓜 State students visiting downtown 天天吃瓜 wearing their masks who take pictures and post to social media with the hashtag #kentstateloveslocal, will automatically be entered to win prizes. Additional entries to win will be given for following weekly themes:
- Week 1 is 鈥淩etail and Service;鈥
- Week 2 is 鈥淩estaurants;鈥
- Week 3 is 鈥淪weets and Cafes;鈥 and
- Week 4 is a 鈥淲ild Card鈥 (any business qualifies) in celebration of Spirit Week at 天天吃瓜 State.
鈥淲e want 天天吃瓜 State students to feel safe and welcome in our downtown, especially during the pandemic," said Heather Malarcik, Main Street 天天吃瓜 executive director. "As long as everyone is practicing physical distancing and wearing face coverings, we can still support our local businesses during this ongoing difficult time. Keeping money, jobs, and small businesses thriving in our community will help us all in the long run!鈥
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