
LA PLATA
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION



You're invited to participate!
La Plata Business Association (LPBA) will host the 8th "Shop La Plata" celebration throughout the months of November & December in conjunction with Small Business Saturday® to be held on November 27, 2021.
La Plata is one of Southern Maryland's most festive small-town shopping and dining destinations for the holidays with unique boutiques, authentic restaurants that serve locally sourced food, wine and craft beer, and outdoor concerts and musicals.
Shoppers can enter to win a Small Business Saturday Holiday Shopping Spree Giveaway’ at the Shop La Plata celebration on November 27th. To be eligible, patrons will need to visit a minimum of 5 participating small merchants that are listed on the Passports and have them stamp their ‘Shop La Plata Passport’ between 10 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Once shoppers have 5 stamps they can drop the Passport off at any participating Passport business to be entered into the giveaway for a chance to win big.
Shoppers can also enter to win various giveaways throughout the shopping season. Shoppers will need to follow our Facebook and Instagram pages for more information.
In Person:
The Small Business Saturday in-person shopping event will be, Saturday, November 27, 2021 from 10am to 5pm. Tents up to 200 square feet (i.e. pop-up tents) are allowed by the Town without a permit at any time. We welcome you to set up outdoors.
Qualified Small Business Retailed Participation Benefits:
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Listing in Shop La Plata Passport
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Generic storefront yard sign to promote event
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Mentions in press releases and social media
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Entered into Business Holiday Decorating Contest - People's Choice Award
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Theme: Light up La Plata! Winter Wonderland
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Qualified Neighborhood Champion "Sponsor" (Non-Retailer, Professional or Corporate Business):
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Listing in Shop La Plata Passport
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Generic storefront yard sign to promote event
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Mentions in press releases and social media
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Entered into Business Holiday Decorating Contest - People's Choice Award
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Theme: Light up La Plata! Winter Wonderland
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Participation Guidelines:
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Applications must be submitted by November 6, 2021 for consideration.
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Please do not allow vendors to set-up inside or outside of your business on this day, unless they are an LPBA member you are teaming up with. Please notify us if applicable.
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You must observe all of the State of Maryland COVID-19 Social Distancing and occupancy mandates for your business.
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We ask that you do not have Santa Claus in your business on this day. He will be walking around town greeting children and shoppers all day.
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All applicants will be entered into a Holiday Commercial Storefront or Window Decorating Contest. Patrons will vote (online) for their favorite!
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As a licensed retailer in the state of MD, you are responsible for reporting applicable sales taxes.
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The La Plata Business Association and its organizers are not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items.
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Once an applicant receives confirmation of approval, NO refund will be given.
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Please email your businesses logo to sarap@elsanders.com for digital and print promotional ads.
Stay updated and informed about Shop La Plata by following on Instagram [@laplatabusinessassociation] and "LIKE" the La Plata Business Association Facebook page.
For inquiries, contact Sara Payne at 301-934-9521 [work] 301-643-7575 [cell] or sarap@elsanders.com.
Participation Fee: Final 2021 Special Fee: $50.00
* A special thank you to the Charles County Department of Tourism and the Charlers County State's Attorney's Office
for their sponsorships to reduce our fee this year to $50.00.
* We welcome other Neighborhood Champions - contact Sara Payne for
more info. sarap@elsanders.com
Thank You to our Sponsors!
Thanks for signing up!
You will receive an invoice via email for the registration fee.
Please email your logo to sarap@elsanders.com