St. Joseph’s annual holiday shopping program is kicking off just a day after the 2016 Presidential Election.
The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce kicked off its 10th annual Shop St. Joseph Holiday Program on Wednesday. The shopping program, designed to encourage residents to do their holiday shopping in St. Joseph, concludes on Dec. 19. On Dec. 20 one lucky shopper will win a $10,000 grand prize. Shoppers also have a chance to win second-chance prizes from some participating merchants.
“We knew the kick off would be right after a major election. We figured it could get people talking about the holidays a little earlier ,”said Natalie Redmond, Vice President of Membership for the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce. “Maybe switching up the Facebook posts a little bit.”
99 merchants are participating this year, which is three more than in 2015, Redmond said.
“Shop St. Joseph is the Chamber’s way to help keep holiday spending in St. Joseph,” she said. “We hope you all spend your dollars with the participating merchants as a thank you for supporting this program.”
No purchase is required to win. Customers may receive one free ticket for visiting any participating merchant and one additional ticket for every $10 increment of purchase. A maximum of 100 tickets may be issued per transaction.
A winning ticket will be announced at 5 p.m. on Dec. 20. Once a ticket has been announced for the grand prize, the winner has 24 hours to claim their prize before another number is announced. Shoppers are encouraged to keep their tickets. Many merchants are offering second chance prizes, so even if you don’t win the $10,000 prize, you may be a winner of another prize. Only one number will be drawn for secondary prizes. (A list of second chance prizes will be released when it’s available.) For more information go to saintjoseph.com.
Participating merchants to date include:
AUTO
Castrol Premium Lube Express
3302 Pear St.
House of Sound
1112 S. Belt Highway
Mark’s Tire & Automotive
1208 N 6th
Summers Motors
510 N. Belt Highway
T.B.A. and Service LLC
405 S. 36th St.
BEAUTY SALONS
BeautyFirst Professional Products & Salon
3833 Frederick Blvd.
Kevin’s Nails & Spa
5107 N. Belt Highway, Ste 111, (Shoppes at North Village)
Loox
214 S. Belt Highway
Mastercuts
East Hills Shopping Center
Regis
East Hills Shopping Center
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Goetz Credit Union
1905 Howard St.
HNB Bank
1602 S. Riverside Road
6102 N. Belt Highway
301 W. Main St., Savannah
United Consumers Credit Union
724 N. Belt Highway
FLORISTS
Butchart Flowers, Inc.
3321 S. Belt Highway
St. Joseph Hy-Vee Flowers by Rob
5005 Frederick Ave. (Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory)
FOOD RETAIL
Auntie Anne’s Pretzels
East Hills Shopping Center
Country Cookie
206 S. Belt Highway
Hickory Farms
East Hills Shopping Center
Topsy’s Popcorn
East Hills Shopping Center
Windy Wine Company
9478 S.W. State Highway J, Osborn, MO
FURNITURE
Colony House Furniture & Bedding
Frederick Boulevard & Riverside Road
GROCERY STORES
Hy-Vee St. Joseph
201 N. Belt Highway
Ray’s Green Hills
3225 N. Belt Highway
JEWELRY
Creviston & Son Jewelry
510 N. Belt Highway
Kay Jewelers
East Hills Shopping Center
Kristen’s Coin & Jewelry
3855 Frederick Ave.
Niche of Time Jewelry
2221 N. Belt Highway, Suite D
Zales
East Hills Shopping Center,
MISCELLANEOUS
Goin’ Postal
3831 Frederick Ave.
Merry Maids
1006 Pacific Street
Move It with M&S LLC
415 N. Third Street #506
St. Jo Frontier Casino
777 Winners Circle
St. Joseph News-Press Circulation
825 Edmond St.
Schneitter Fireworks
12801 County Road 352, Exit 53 off of I-29
Title Boxing Club
139 N. Belt Highway, Ste. M.
Quality Hearing & Audiology Center
2227 N. Belt Highway
Weaver Overhead Door
2324 Locust Street
Optical
Dr. Rosenak’s Optical Options
2229 A N. Belt Highway
Vision Works
East Hills Shopping Center
RESTAURANTS
Five Guys
3700 Frederick Ave.
Fredrick Inn Steakhouse
1627 Frederick Ave.
Golden Corral
715 N. Belt Highway
Lino’s Original Pizza
East Hills Shopping Center
Pappy’s Grill & Pub
2501 Messanie St.
Planet Sub
5301 N. Belt Highway, Ste. 115
Pronto Cafe
2513 Frederick Ave.
Texas Roadhouse
925 N. Belt Highway
Whiskey Creek
4016 Frederick Ave.
RETAIL
Books Revisited
Rolling Hills Consolidated Library, 1912 North Belt Highway
Brown Shoe Fit St. Joseph
1403 N. Belt Highway
Cutting Edge Supplements
3714 N. Belt Highway
East Hills Shopping Center (participating non-food or service mall stores listed below)
3702 Frederick Ave.
Bath and Body Works
Best Buy Mobile
The Buckle
Charlotte Russe
Charming Charlie
The Children’s Place
Christopher & CJ Banks
Claire’s
Dillards
Family Christian
Foot Locker
Go Calendars!
Go Games & Toys!
J.C. Penney
Journeys
Lady Foot Locker
Leibowitz Fine Menswear
Maurices
Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse
Party City
Piercing Pagoda
Pony Express Sports and More
Rally House
Rue 21
Sears
Spencer’s Gifts
Stitches Alterations
The Sweet Spot
Eckard’s Home Improvement
2402 N. Belt Highway
Fit Republic
1331 S. Belt Highway
Gypsy’s Jewelry & Gifts
3302 Mitchell Ave.
Hillcrest Thrift Shoppe
4826 Frederick Ave.
Hunterland Antique Mall
3201 S. Belt Highway
Jamie’s Secret Garden
811 N. Woodbine Road
Jesse James Antique Mall & Rusty Chandelier
Exit 53 at Interstate 29 & Highway 71
The Lucky Tiger
718 Francis St.
Mod Podge
624 Francis St.
Moffet Nursery & Garden Shop
6451 State Route 6 N.E.
Nesting Goods
817 Francis St.
PBE’s Toys and Dolls
2247 N. Belt Highway, (Woodlawn Shopping Center)
St. Joe Boot Co.
3749 Pacific St.
St. Joe Harley-Davidson
4020 S. Highway 169
St. Joseph Auction & Antique Mart
3600 S. Leonard Road
Stetson Outlet Store
3601 South Leonard
UPCO
3705 Pear Street
Wild Layne Boutique
3500 N Village Drive #220, (In the Historic Green Acres Building)