Free Advertising Through Support Local Campaign In Brandon

BRANDON, FL — Two local business owners have created a website that allows other businesses in the Brandon, Riverview and Plant City areas to advertise for free.

Bounce Back Brandon/Riverview and Bounce Back Plant City is a support local campaign launched by Minuteman Press owners Julie Arndt and Mike Arndt. Julie Arndt operates the Minuteman Press in Brandon, and Mike Arndt is over the one in Plant City.

Their printing stores have remained open through the coronavirus pandemic. They created two websites that's purpose is to help local business communities recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic by getting them connected with locals who want to support local.

Companies from categories that include restaurants, business services, non-profits, financial and beauty and wellness have taken advantage of the free advertising opportunities on the Bouncy Back websites.

“We have over 125 local businesses who we are collaborating with through the Bounce Back
Brandon/Riverview and Bounce Back Plant City websites," said Julie Arndt in a press release. "At first, we used this as a COVID-19 resource to simply let people know that our businesses were open. And when people realized this, it allowed them to take advantage of these special offers while stimulating the local economy.”

They have worked with local chambers of commerce in Brandon, Riverview and Plant City.

“We’ve received such a positive response and working collaboratively with the chambers of commerce has also helped raise awareness and support of the Bounce Back program," said Julie Arndt.

Free coronavirus awareness and prevention posters are given to all businesses in Plant City, Brandon and Riverview that participate in this campaign.

“One lesson I think we’ve all learned is that when we work together and support each other, good things happen," said Julie Arndt. "That, and goodwill goes a long way.”

If you are interested in listing your business for free on one of their websites, visit Brandon/Riverview Bounce Back or Plant City Bounce Back websites. Or if you are a local and want to support local, this is a good resource to find local businesses to support.