LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – ShopStayPlay.com, a shop local program of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, encourages shoppers in Lake County to check out the great shopping “deals” which are being posted daily.

ShopStayPlay.com has been created to develop an online shopping directory for all Lake County businesses.

While every community promotes shopping local, the Lake County Chamber has taken the movement a step beyond what most communities do.

When people shop outside Lake County, their sales taxes are paying for other communities schools, roads and providing support to nonprofits, explained past chamber President Kenny Parlet.

“It is important that those of us who live in Lake County spend our dollars in Lake County,” said Parlet.

“Over 75 percent of the businesses in this county are owned by one or two people, usually a husband and wife, who donate to Lake County nonprofits, schools, youth groups, etc.,” he said.

It is this support by Lake County businesses which makes communities strong. These businesses will continue to support local communities, providing a good quality of life, and doing business with them supports them.

By spending dollars locally, residents keep those “mom and pop” businesses alive and well and the community sees a benefit.

If you haven’t been to www.shopstayplay.com, visit it soon, write a review of a Lake County businesses you have recently visited.

Even if the business isn’t on the Web site yet, you can write a review after you log on as a “shopper.”

There is no charge to be a shopper, said current Chamber President Armand Pauly, owner of Polestar Computer.

Current outrageous deals available on www.shopstayplay.com include an event or business banner, a water heater and a $50 bouquet for $25.

Support your community, save your dollars and save your time by taking part in Shop, Stay and Play in Lake County.

For more information visit www.shopstayplay.com or contact the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at 707-263-5092.