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HERE ARE 15 REASONS TO KEEP YOUR CASH CLOSE TO HOME: Keep Money Local—Sales taxes fund our communities and provide vital services such as police and fire protection, street repairs and trash collection. Local businesses are more likely to shop with other local businesses, keeping money moving in our local economy even longer. Local Investment—Local businesses are less susceptible to national downturns and more likely to work harder to stay open. Local ownership means that important decisions are made by people who live in our community and feel the impact of those decisions. Locally-Made Products—Local business owners often sell local [...]

Join us for our first annual Sunny Season Savings event! This is essentially a summer edition of our November Ladies Night but for the whole family! The Mount Forest Chamber is hosting Sunny Season Savings event on June 22, 2023 from 5-8:00 PM. Please check each store location for their specific sale hours as some of them are different. Come out and join us on June 22nd and shop at some of your favourite local stores! Each store has their own sales and other goodies such as refreshments and snacks. We look forward to seeing everyone before the summer months [...]

Is there an unsolicited salesperson at your door? YOU HAVE RIGHTS. Never let anyone in your home Ask for ID and take picture of it for reference Never sign anything on the spot, do your research-read the fine print Never share personal information or copies of any bills or financial statements Cooling off periods: A contract may be cancelled for any reason within 10 days Contracts for a water heater can be cancelled for any reason within 20 days Put your cancellation in writing and keep a copy for your records  If you feel threatened/harassed or a salesperson refuses to [...]