Hi -

I”m Tonia, I am a realtor with Exp Realty serving the greater Triangle area - Raleigh - Durham - Chapel Hill.  

Are you tired of winter? Are you beyond the constant in-your-face news?

I SAY IT”S TIME FOR A FUN LIGHT-HEARTED DISTRACTION!

I am announcing a valentines contest!  I am a lover of small businesses and the couragous people who make our pocket of north carolina awesome.  

What’s the contest called?  

Triangle Business Crush Contest (wildly original, I know ;)

I need YOUR HELP discovering and lovin on new local businesses - I need your help to crush on themmmmmm.

Show off that big heart with your RALEIGH/DURHAM/CHAPEL HILL, NC AREA SMALL BUSINESS AND THE SPECIAL SOULS WHO RUN THEM!

Here's the deets: 

1. This contest thru Instagram and you can head over to see details through my Instagram account @CRASHPADREV

2.   14 days - Jan 30-Feb 12

3. Pick your FAVORITE local (Triangle region) small business -

ones you have the biggest crush on.

MOST INTERESTED IN SMALL BUSINESSES THAT OFFERS ITEMS OR EXPERIENCES (SPA, RESTAURANT, BREWERY, FOOD, FITNESS, MUSIC, FLOWERS, ART, BOUTIQUE ETC - CONSUMER (VS. BIZ) FACING.   

(NO CHAINS. No national direct marketing brands. Small is considered about 50 employees or less...I won’t be doing a head count - just sayin’)

4.  POST photo representing small business - pic of you there?  Item they offer? Who they serve?

4.  Tag them (if they have IG accnt!) or use hashtags to find them.

5.  Use hashtag #TRIBIZCRUSH

EACH DAY during the contest:

• 1 lucky biz will be highlighted by me on social media ( IG, Facebook, Twitter & Linked In)  on the following day.
•  All 14 local businesses will be included in a contest blog post and corresponding podcast and video when contest is finished that will go out to my 500+ person database and social channels. 
• There will be 3 lucky winners throughout the contest - on random days because who doesn’t like surprises -  and ONE grand prize winner.  FOUR WINNERS IN TOTAL.
• At random - 3 lucky winners will receive a special gift from one of their fav Triangle small biz.
• ONE grand prize winner will enjoy a fun day with yours truly  (we’ll pick date in March) - enjoying goodies, pampering, fun) who knows!  It’s still a mystery!
• To be eligable for the GRAND PRIZE you must nominate (with all steps above) at least 5 DIFFERENT local small businesses.

WHY YOU DOING THIS TONIA?

Look, yes, I’m a realtor, my focus is helping people find their perfect home -  where they will LIVE.

But without our sizzling local biz community here in the Triangle?  

People wouldn’t be nearly as excited to move and live here!   Amiright?

Additionally, I give out referrals to people moving here or looking for a new (FILL IN THE BLANK)  ALL THE TIME. So this is helping me GROW my list of quality, locally owned businesses and people to refer to.  WIN-WIN!

This is MY way of spreading the love to amazing people, highlighting their creativity, drive and courage. And to celebrate them for bringing their gifts to our Triangle community and sharing them with us!

Also, giving MYSELF love, pampering myself and making a new friend or getting to know somone better? BONUS!

WHO WILL IT BE? WHERE WILL WE GO? WHO KNOWS!!!!

I LOVE SURPRISES!