Donors invited to support 2014 fireworks; enter the contest to name the event
Fireworks returns to Bluffton in 2014. Co-sponsored by First National Bank and Springfield Fireworks, a production of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, the event is Saturday, June 28, on the Bluffton University athletic complex.
Interested in naming the event? You could win a $25 chamber gift certificate. See details at the bottom of this story.
First National Bank and Springfield Fireworks have a challenge match to the community. The two businesses will match up to $4,000 of community donations made to the fireworks fund.
The total cost of the fireworks is $8,000. The chamber is now accepting donations from individuals, organizations and businesses for the project.
All donors will be recognized. The donation deadline is June 1. Donations may be sent to:
Fireworks
Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 142
Bluffton, OH 45817
The chamber has a "name the fireworks contest." Suggestions may be sent to: [email protected]. If chosen, the winner will receive a $25 chamber gift certificate. Persons may submit as many suggestions in the same entry.
A form at the bottom of this story includes a fireworks donation form.
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