Monthly Archives: February 2011

Queen City Consignment Opens at 126 West Beverley Street

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February 21, 2011. Staunton, VA. – It’s all about being green! Queen City Consignment (QCC) helps you reduce, reuse and recycle.“My dream was to open a business that would help support my family but at the same time help others,” says Vicki York., “ How?  By providing sellers a consignment locality to make some extra dollars and providing buyers the opportunity to purchase quality merchandise at a fraction of the cost and to have FUN doing it,  all while encouraging our community to become more environmentally conscious.”

Where does Queen City Consignment get quality merchandise?  From people just like you!  Maybe you have recently changed your decor style, or maybe your closet is taking over your room, or maybe you could just use a little extra green. It’s time to clear out your gently-used, good clothes and your decorative items and bring them to Queen City Consignment, where “I Second That”, says Vicki.  QCC is here to help you clean out, make money, save money and reduce, reuse & recycle!

Vicki has provided some ideas to inspire you in the list below.
~  Clean, Quality, Gently Used Clothing
~  Accessories
~  Maternity Wear
~  Decorative Household Items
~  Furniture
~  Vintage and Antique Items
~  Artisan and Handmade Items
~  More…

QCC wants to be partners in helping our community and our environment.  For more information give them a call at 540-849-9516, email Vicki York at Vicki@shopqcc.com or visit them online at www.shopqcc.com  QCC will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 P.M.

Five Ways to Boost Buy Local–Add Yours

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Think that Buy Local messaging isn’t getting through?  Think again.  The most recent national survey from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance indicates it is.  Last year independent businesses with Buy Independent/Buy Local campaigns reported more than 2.5 times the gains of independent businesses without them.  That’s the strongest increase since the survey began four years ago. 

Jeff Milchen offers Five Ways to Help Your Community Go Local, including:

  1. Start with the big stuff–banking, energy consumption, groceries.
  2. Find out where local agencies are buying and write a letter or attend meetings to ask them to increase their local sourcing.
  3. Ask the organizations you support–civic groups, clubs, charities, churches–where they purchase their goods and encourage them to use local businesses.
  4. Support pro-local business alliances (like the SDDA!).
  5. Recognize your role as a citizen.  What you do and encourage others to do can make a huge difference. 

Got other ideas for increasing Staunton’s Buy Local spirit?  Add them here.

Love, Downtown: Showcasing Our Merchants’ Causes

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Did you know that according to surveys conducted by American Express and the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, more than 91 percent of small businesses in the U.S. support charitable organizations?  While 85 percent of those surveyed had donated money, the research revealed that small business giving is not confined to writing checks. Nearly two-thirds (63 percent) of small business owners/managers had supported charities through in-kind contributions of products or services.

17 Ways to Show Your Love

During the month of February, visit the philanthropic independent merchants and restaurant owners in our very own downtown and show your love for all they do!

Arthur’s Home Gallery ~ Purchase locally produced note cards, proceeds to benefit Montpelier Restoration.

Cranberry’s Grocery and Eatery ~ “Eat for a Cause” 5% of restaurant income donated to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.

Crown Jewelers ~ All proceeds from in-store battery sales donated to the Noon Lunch Program at Trinity Church.

The Frame Gallery ~ Buy any Marsha Heatwole print and 10 % of the sale will be donated to the SPCA.

Grandma’s Bait ~ 20% off Kidz b Kidz t-shirts.  T-shirts designed by kids.  Proceeds benefit Children’s Hospital of Boston/Cure Search National Childhood Cancer Foundation.

The Pampered Palate Café ~ Bring a non-perishable food item benefitting the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and receive 10% all purchases.

Shanti ~ Purchase a textile item from Families for Children, an orphanage in India, and we give back 110% of the proceeds and offer donation-based classes in support.  Drop off your new or gently worn shoes in support of Well of Hope, an organization that supports the women and children in Kenya.

Sunspots Studios ~ Purchase a Special Edition Pink Ribbon Hand-blown Glass Ornament and Sunspots will donate $5 to the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation.

TEASE hair design ~ Bring in any food donation and receive 10% off any products.

Turtle Lane ~ Shop Thursdays during February! 15% of sales will benefit the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Bring in a non-perishable food donation and receive a 10% discount.

Pufferbellies Toys and Books ~ Shop Sundays For A Cause. 10% of sales donated to Special Olympics. Valentine’s Day Party ~ February 13 • 2 PM

Through February 11
Rask Florist ~ Register for a Gourmet Junk Food Basket.  Winner announced February 11.  See store for details.

February 7-14
Virginia Accents ~ 10% of Sales benefit “Happy Trails” Alaskan Malamute Rescue.

February 9-14
Design@Nine She Salon ~ “We Love our Customers” Customer Appreciation Sale Free Gift w/Purchase.

February 10 • 7-9PM
Maggie’s Beads ~ “Make a Bracelet!”  Class Fees will be donated to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.

February 11-14
17 East Beverley Street Antiques ~ “I love Staunton” Sale. 20% off throughout the store.

February 14 • 7:30 PM
Staunton Performing Arts Center  ~ “Champagne, Chocolate and Song” the American Hotel Concert by Liz Leone and Coulton Berry to benefit the SPAC. Monday, February 14 @ 7:30 PM.  Tickets: $30.  Call 885-3211