In an effort to increase attention and support of small businesses throughout Needham this holiday season, the Needham Business Alliance has organized a “Holiday Spirit Contest” for Needham businesses taking place from December 10-17.  You do not need to be a member of the Charles River Chamber to participate. 
 
Here’s how the contest will work:

• Any merchant/small business with a brick & mortar location throughout Needham is invited to participate by decorating either the interior or exterior of their storefront  
• Just fill out this simple Google Form to sign-up by this Saturday, December 3rd :  https://forms.gle/LggjHFhLszs7fFkA8
• Please send a photo of your storefront to Amy Haelsen by December 8th to be used in the contest promotion. Not mandatory but recommended so we can generate some buzz and fun around this promotion!
• There will be a panel of non-participating judges from the NBA who will evaluate the participating merchants from Dec 10-17th.
• The contest will also be included in the Shop Dine Needham Facebook page so the community can weigh in (which is why we need your photos!), and it will be cross-promoted with the Needham Women's Club Holiday House Tour.
• A contest “winner” will be declared on Sunday, December 18th

The winner of the Needham Business Holiday Spirit Contest will get:

• Bragging rights!
• A sign to hang in your front window declaring your business as the 2022 Holiday Spirit Contest winner
• A photo of you/representatives from your business holding the sign which will be shared on local news and social media platforms  
• $250 charitable donation which Brookline Bank will donate to the Needham non-profit of the winner’s choice in the winner’s honor!

 
This is a friendly and fun competition among Needham businesses to encourage support of shopping and dining local this holiday season and to spread some holiday cheer.