The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce will hold its fourth “Friends Night Out,” event from 12-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at participating Jackson County chamber member businesses.
The event is intended to create an economic impact on the area and encourage sales on an evening during a traditionally slower time of the year.
"Friends” simply shop at any participating chamber member retailer or food and beverage provider between the hours of 12 and 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 27 and purchase $25 or more at that business or at multiple businesses total.
Then, "friends" bring their receipt(s) by the chamber at 773 West Main Street in Sylva and register. The more you spend, the more chances you have to win. For each $25 worth of receipts you turn in to the chamber, you get one entry. So $50 gets two chances, $75 gets three chances, etc.
There is no other cost to participate.
Most stores will have special promotions, sales and perhaps even some surprise treats.
Participating businesses will be listed here closer to the date of the event.
“At 7:15 p.m., we’ll do a drawing from those who registered and one lucky participant will win a shopping and dining frenzy worth over $300,” said Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Assistant Director Kelly Donaldson. “The frenzy includes many gift certificates donated by our participating merchants and restaurants.”
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julie Donaldson added, "We will also draw for 1 of 25 branded cross body bags, courtesy of our sponsor."
For more information, contact the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce at 828-586-2155 or email JacksonChamberTeam@gmail.com.