Weeklong celebration offers some of the neighborhood's best local
businesses, including top eateries and cultural institutions, to
Groupon's huge local customer base
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Groupon
and the Lincoln
Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) today announced the launch of a
hyperlocal, dedicated Groupon collection: We
Love Lincoln Park, showcasing an entire neighborhood and some of its
greatest local businesses. Beginning today and running through September
10, local Lincoln Park merchants -- whose offerings range from ethnic
cuisines to fun things to do -- are running exclusive offers with
Groupon to help drive greater awareness of all the products, services
and experiences in Lincoln Park.
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The collection also features a philanthropic element -- shoppers can
donate to one or several participating local organizations (in multiples
of $10) through a Groupon
Grassroots philanthropic campaign. 100% of donations go directly to
the chosen charity (or charities).
"Groupon's reach is undeniable and we are thrilled that Lincoln Park's
diverse, engaging and popular businesses are being promoted through the
collaborative, wide-reaching Groupon model," said LPCC president and CEO
Kim Schilf. "In addition to the marketing benefits, the businesses
participating in our Groupon deal will gather meaningful insight about
the consumers who purchase a deal at their shop, restaurant, theater or
other business."
"Groupon is a huge champion of local businesses, and we're thrilled to
feature a beloved neighborhood of merchants in our home city to our
Chicago subscribers," said Jay Klauminzer, vice president of local
deals, Groupon.
Businesses featured in the collection include:
-
Dirk's
Fish & Gourmet Shop - Forty varieties of sustainable seafood
tempt home chefs; diners can enjoy prepared starters, sides and
entrees on the spot or take them to go
-
Pizano's
Pizza - Legendary deep-dish pizza; other dishes range from thin
crust style pizza and Italian chicken parmesan to gnocchi
-
Chez
Moi - Fine French cuisine crafted by Chef Dominique Tougne, an
Alsace native
-
Geja's
- Four-course fondue dinners served with eight classic dipping sauces,
chocolate dessert fondue and cheese fondue
-
Chicago
History Museum - Chicago museum brings history to life with 22
million artifacts and topical exhibits, including a look at railroad
workers during WWI
-
Crio
Bar & Restaurant - Former sous chef of Hugo's Frog Bar curates
upscale Latin dishes such as grilled steak tortas, mussels with
chorizo and duck tacos
-
Aquitaine
- French-inspired three-course meal includes options such as saffron
cream mussels, pan-seared duck breast and housemade cinnamon ice cream
-
Goose
Island Brewpub - Sip one-off, small-batch and limited-edition
brews and sample seasonal pub fare at the brewpub
-
Shine
- Shine is distinguished for its fresh, never-frozen seafood
-
Barn
& Co - Platters of smoked baby back ribs, brisket and pulled
pork paired with craft beers and southern side dishes
-
Treasure
Island Grocery Store - Stock up on groceries or set up catering
for any kind of event from a grocery store that's been in the city for
more than 50 years
Lincoln Park is a unique Chicago neighborhood that provides businesses
and resources for long-time residents, recent transplants and tourists
alike. Any community that offers a free zoo open 365 days a year, dozens
of theaters and some of the city's most popular restaurants just blocks
from varied housing and transportation options is going to see a
wide-range of potential consumers. The Groupon Chicago partnership
campaign is one way the LPCC is working to provide local businesses with
unique ways to market their products and services to new and existing
customers.
As an added benefit to the Lincoln Park community, the LPCC and GrouponChicago incorporated a
charitable giving component that allows shoppers to select and
donate $10 to support a local non-profit organization. The following
organizations are included in the Lincoln Park campaign: Anixter
Center, Beyond
OCD, Juvenile
Protective Association, Lakeview
Pantry, Lincoln
Park Community Shelter and Lincoln
Park Conservancy.
"Our campaign's donation component will provide the cash contributions
that are vital to the success of our community's non-profit
organizations," Schilf said. "We have always thought that Lincoln Park
is more than just a place to do business -- It's a place to play, a
place to visit, a place to call home and a place that supports those in
need. And therefore, a place you can be proud to call your own."
About the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC)
The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) is an organization that
supports and celebrates Lincoln Park as a thriving destination to live,
work and play. The LPCC brings marketing and promotional opportunities,
relationships and partnerships, community-oriented events, business
advocacy and much more together to their engaged base of businesses,
residents and guests. For more information on upcoming events,
neighborhood news or exciting ways to get involved in the Lincoln Park
community, visit the LPCC at www.lincolnparkchamber.com/future.
About Groupon
Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) is a global leader of local commerce and the
place you start when you want to buy just about anything, anytime,
anywhere. By leveraging the company's global relationships and scale,
Groupon offers consumers a vast marketplace of unbeatable deals all over
the world. Shoppers discover the best a city has to offer on the web or
on mobile with Groupon Local, enjoy vacations with Groupon Getaways, and
find a curated selection of electronics, fashion, home furnishings and
more with Groupon Goods.
Groupon is redefining how traditional small businesses attract, retain
and interact with customers by providing merchants with a suite of
products and services, including customizable deal campaigns, credit
card payment processing capabilities, and point-of-sale solutions that
help businesses grow and operate more effectively. To search for great
deals or subscribe to Groupon emails, visit www.Groupon.com.
To download Groupon's top-rated mobile apps, visit www.groupon.com/mobile.
To learn more about the company's merchant solutions and how to work
with Groupon, visit www.GrouponWorks.com.
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Groupon
Erin Yeager, 312-459-5847
eyeager@groupon.com
or
LPCC
Padraic
Swanton, 773-880-5200
pswanton@lincolnparkchamber.com
Source: Groupon
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