The City of Keene joins Monadnock Buy Local and the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) to proclaim the week of July 1-7, 2016 as Independents Week.

"Independents Week is a time to reflect on the importance of economic democracy and community self-determination by celebrating the nation's locally owned independent businesses and the stake each citizen has in shaping their home town's future," stated AMIBA director Jennifer Rockne.

Events & Specials:

Here’s what’s happening around the Monadnock Region during Independents Week — get out there and celebrate our Independents!

SPECIALS:

• Hannah Grimes Marketplace in Keene is offering customers double rewards for purchases made during Independents Week and a drawing for a Tim Campbell Giclee Print of New Hampshire
• Stay tuned for more!

EVENTS:

July 1 - 7:

• Indie Challenge

July 2:

• Farmers' Market of Keene

July 4:

• 4 on the 4th
  

July 5:

• Farmers' Market of Keene
• Orchard Hill Breadworks Pizza Night
  

July 6:

• Jaffrey Farmers Market Opening Day
• Fitzwilliam Inn Open Mic Night

July 7:

• Movie Night at the Walpole Valley Farm’s Barn

Monadnock Buy Local is joining other local alliances and partner organizations nationwide -- thousands of independent business owners and citizens who are participating in Independents Week -- to celebrate our great independent businesses who exemplify the uniqueness of the Monadnock Region.

We have a reason to celebrate -- these friends and neighbors embody the spirit of entrepreneurship and individuality in our community. Our citizens are integral to ensuring we keep these businesses, as they help define who we are and contribute to our sense of place.

City of Keene Mayor Kendall Lane will deliver his Independents Week proclamation at the City Council Meeting on June 16, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in Keene City Hall's Council Chambers.

As a part of Independents Week, Monadnock Region citizens are pledging to take the Indie Challenge and fulfill all of their needs at locally owned, independent businesses for one week.

Indie Challenge pledges and Independent Week updates will be posted at monadnocklocal.org/indieweek.

Monadnock Buy Local is a proud member of the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) -- a grassroots network of communities rallying their support for independent businesses to ensure the opportunity to operate an independent business endures.