When is the right time?

There has been some talk lately that the timing was probably wrong for the initiative to Sell Hartsville. The economy is tumbling. There are difficulties with employment. Is this really the right time to begin a push focused on the theme of Hartsville - The Art of Good Living?

This is a great time from the perspective of one of the most important goals of this ongoing initiative. Why? The goal is to have more Hartsvillians shopping Hartsville. If we can convince ourselves that what we need is probably in Hartsville and does not require our going to Florence, Columbia or the internet. We can get what is needed here and very frequently with the added benefits of friendly interaction that might even lead to meeting a new friend. There is no question our businesses need more customers in these times of reduced spending. That means the Selling Hartsville initiative might be very timely. A portion of the sales tax collected on purchases goes toward property tax relief. All the dollars spent somewhere else have that portion of sales taxes supporting someone else's tax relief. And, the more people who come to Hartsville for a unique lunch or dinner in an authentic small city atmosphere the more additions we have to the hospitality tax that continues to help us build a better community.

This is the right time. Now, today. We know there are examples aplenty of how Hartsville represents "The Art of Good Living." Our goals should be to create many more examples and share the story that shopping in our small city will allow you to "Expect pleasant surprises."

So, what might be happening in and around and from Hartsville...?
Cotton Harvest Bluegrass Festival October 24, 25, 26 (Hartsville Messenger)
HHS Red Regime Marching Band heading to the State Band Tournament
Art work on display at the Black Creek Arts Council on College Avenue
Always an interesting exhibit at the Hartsville Museum.
October is Toastmaster Month in Hartsville
Environmentalist to speak at Coker on October 29