In Glenview, the Bear is the Best Way to Shop Local and Win

Glenview's annual Win with The Bear contest is galloping along showing shoppers the way to shop local and win big.

In every corner of Glenview, shops and services are offering scores of prizes, as well as the opportunity to win One Big Bear of Prize a Star Wars Drone. The final drawing for the grand prize is December 18.

Meanwhile, it's time to shop and win one or more of the 65 prizes offered by longtime Glenview favorites, such as Card & Party Giant, Morning Glory Flower Shop, and Oil Lamp Theater. But don't stop there think YMCA (one month family membership); Deka Lash Glenview (one set of classic eyelash extensions); Gail's Brownies (one cookie/brownie tower), and Colonial Dental Group (Sensadyne toothbrush set). While shopping participating stores and services, pick up an entry form and drop it off at Glenview Bank & Trust to win the grand prize.

A complete list of vendors is available at www.glenviewchamber.com. Click on About the Chamber, and then News.

Win with The Bear helps us all discover our rich local assets and have fun doing it, explained Betsy Baer, executive director of the Glenview Chamber of Commerce. It also inspires locals to shop local.  When you shop local, 1.75 percent of your purchase price goes to support Glenview's public services. That's why we say, When you shop local, your whole hometown wins.  Finally, the timing couldn't be better: What a way to start scouting your holiday gift list. 

Curious about The Bear? He's been around since 1917, Ms. Baer said, referring to the statue that stands at the entrance of Jackman Park. The bear is 100 years old this year, and he was excited to participate.  Ms. Baer added that her last name is purely coincidental.

  Comprised of more than 500 businesses in Glenview and the region, the Glenview Chamber of Commerce works to make Glenview a great place to live, work, and own a business. Visit the website at www.glenviewchamber.com.