Winners Selected for Downtown Lima Shopping Pass Contest

Lima, OH – Three lucky winners were chosen today as recipients of prizes from Downtown Lima retailers.  A group of downtown shops joined together to create the Holiday Shopping Pass, a shopping map that rewards downtown shopping with the chance to win prizes.

Carol Graham of Elida won The Relaxation Package, a large gift basket with TV and movie collectibles from Alter Ego Comics, gourmet coffee and tea from The Meeting Place on Market, and a $50 gift certificate from downtown gift shoppe, David’s Finery.

Becky Mack of Lima won The Looking Good Package, made up of a $50 gift certificate from jeweler Don Jenkins, a $50 gift certificate from ladies’ boutique, Nitza’s, and a $50 gift certificate from men’s clothing retailer, Hofeller, Hiatt and Clark.

Kathy May of Elida won The  Pampered Artist Package, containing a 72” Zeikos Pro tripod from Mack Camera, a $50 gift certificate for an art class from ArtSpace Lima, and a $50 gift certificate from décor and gift shoppe, Pears Avenue Boutique.

The Downtown Holiday Shopping Pass was a first for downtown merchants, and is one of many ways they plan to educate consumers on the rich shopping environment available in downtown Lima.  “The Downtown Lima Shopping Pass brought more new faces into the store than almost any other promotion that we’ve participated in since opening in 2005,” said Marc Bowker, owner of Alter Ego Comics on Main Street. “The contest was a great way to promote locally owned businesses and show that Downtown Lima is an exciting place to be.”

For more information on future contests and events, visit Downtown Lima on facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/downtownlima.

The Relaxation Package:

The Looking Good Package:

The Pampered Artist Package:

Downtown Lima Photo Competition Opening Night – September 29th!

Thursday, September 29^th, 5:30 – 8:30 pm.

The event will begin at 5:30 pm at the Veteran’s Memorial Civic Center with a short awards ceremony. Wine and light appetizers will also be served. Attendees will then be invited to browse the round-robin photo exhibit, located at various business in downtown Lima. Locations include the Civic Center, Alter Ego Comics, Nitza’s, David’s Finery, Don Jenkins, Mack Camera and The Meeting Place on Market. The Heart of Lima Neighborhood Association’s safety patrol will be on hand to guide attendees to the various locations. Appetizers and drinks will be served at various locations.

The event is free and open to the public. The photographs will also be on exhibit at all the various locations throughout the month of October. For more information, visit www.downtownlimaohio.com.

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