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- <h2>St. Louis Residents to Lead “Spending Caravan” Along Gulf Coast</h2>
St. Louis Residents to Lead “Spending Caravan” Along Gulf Coast
Organizers Take Unique Approach to Raise Awareness, Hope for Small Businesses and Gulf Residents
ST. LOUIS—As clean-up continues from the country’s worst environmental disaster, a group of concerned St. Louis residents plan to spend a week in August leading a caravan of support across the Gulf Coast, spending money at small businesses along the route with funds raised from around the country.
The team’s mission is to be ambassadors of hope, spend money in the Gulf region, visit businesses along the Gulf to show the Nation’s support, raise awareness about the impact of the oil disaster, and encourage continued support of businesses in the region. The Caravan has been collecting money through its website, and word of mouth, all of which will be spent from Aug. 9-13 at small businesses along the Gulf. Participants are covering their own transportation, gas and lodging costs for the trip.
Organizer Dennis Gorg said, “We’ve learned of so many businesses in the Gulf region that are losing their customers, employees and dreams because of the impact on fishing and tourism. As a small business owner myself, I can’t imagine the impact on the people and community who depend on me. We can do something here. We can become tourists with a purpose.”
All along the Gulf the Caravan will stop at businesses. On Tuesday morning at 9 AM, August 10, 2010 the kick-off of the Gulf Caravan will be in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi at The Buttercup on Second Street. In addition to the beginning of the Caravan, collected canned goods will be turned over to Hancock County Food Pantry.
“Our efforts aren’t just about us visiting, but also local community leaders, residents, and business owners coming out and supporting their businesses as well,” said Gorg. “We’re proud to be kicking off the tour in Bay St. Louis”. Gorg said, “We hope that these efforts lead to more spending and tourism for the long-term, not just during this week.”
Gulf Caravan Full Itinerary at http://www.GulfCaravan.com
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