Support the Redland Economy through Shop It Forward

Based in Redlands, California, Stephen Reeder has overseen UCR Group, a luxury apartment building development firm, since 2014. In addition to his role as CEO, Stephen Reeder is involved with the Redlands Chamber of Commerce.

The Redlands Chamber of Commerce has devised a way for residents to support the local economy through its Shop It Forward program. Comprised of almost 500 businesses, the Redlands Chamber of Commerce is the economic hub of the city, offering business people a resource for building a better business. However, the chamber also integrates building a stronger community within this platform, and the Shop It Forward program is an example of integrating business interests with those of the community.

While the holidays have come and gone, the Redlands Chamber of Commerce believes shopping for the holidays can be done all year around. The program encourages area residents to get the jump on shopping by spending money at local business. The online platform provides shoppers with direct links to area merchants such as Saverino’s Italian Deli and Market, the Orange Blossom Bar Cart, A Shop Called Quest, and Rosina’s European Medical Spa, among others.

Moreover, by shopping locally, residents pour money into the economy, which presents opportunities to make the community stronger. For more information on the chamber’s Shop It Forward initiative, please visit www.redlandsshopitforward.com/.