'Spending Caravan' Along Gulf Coast
Organizers Take Unique Approach to Raise Awareness, Hope for Small Businesses and Gulf Residents
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- As clean-up continues from the country's worst environmental disaster, a group of concerned St. Louis residents plan to spend August 9-13 leading a caravan of support across the Gulf Coast. The mission is to be ambassadors of hope, spend money in the Gulf, visit businesses to show the Nation's support, raise awareness about the impact of the oil disaster, and encourage continued support of businesses in the region. Participants are covering their own transportation, gas and lodging costs for the trip.
Organizer Dennis Gorg said, "We've learned of so many businesses in the Gulf region that are losing their customers, employees and dreams because of the impact on tourism. As a small business owner, I can't imagine how I'd support the people who depend on me. We can do something. We can become tourists with a purpose." The caravan will depart on Aug. 9 from St. Louis, with its first stop in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, concluding four days later in Lower Grand Lagoon, FL.
Caravan participants will blog and post Facebook messages along the way and on the group's website at www.gulfcaravan.com.
The media are invited to accompany or meet the caravan at any stop on the route and to travel for the day.
(for a full itinerary, visit www.gulfcaravan.com):
Monday, August 9 |
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Depart St. Louis, Missouri from Coffee Cartel, #2 Maryland Plaza, St. Louis MO 63108 |
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010 |
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Kick Off Caravan Event (The 1st Stop): The Buttercup on Second Street, 112 North Second Street, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi 39520. |
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5:30 PM Schedule Stop: Daphne, Alabama: Fastimes Gas, 2305 US 98, Daphne, AL 36526 |
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6 PM Scheduled Stop Daphne, Alabama: Something Sweet Bake Shop, 1712 Main Street, Daphne, Alabama 36526. |
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010 |
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Day Starting Event : Big O's Seafood Grill, 1209 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542 |
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6 PM Scheduled Stop: Panama City Beach Florida: Pier Park, 600 Pier Park Drive, Panama City Beach Florida 32413. |
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Thursday, August 12, 2010 |
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Day Starting Event: Sunnyside Grill, 21828 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Bch, FL 32413 |
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SOURCE gulfcaravan.com
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