Shoppers go forth, to Basalt!

Retailers in Basalt are hoping shoppers from across the Valley and the Western Slope choose their stores to spend their money in. Some storekeepers say 2010 has been a tough year for business and the holidays could bring a needed boost.

Linda Hacker owns the Kitchenstore of Basalt in downtown. She says people are less inclined to purchase higher ticket items, so she's ordered more smaller ticket items. She increased the space in her store for items under $20. She's not alone. Across the street, at Midland Clothing Company, Manager Sandy Wirkler says the store has ordered new lines of clothing that are less expensive.

The Basalt Chamber of Commerce is holding 3 major events in an effort to bring business to local shops. The first is a tree lighting at Lion's Park in downtown this Saturday. It starts at 3pm. On December 10 and 11, a Holiday Stroll and the Winter Willits Celebration will be held.