May 28, 2009

Press Release

Contact:

Geoff Rose
Cape Cod Community Club
West Tisbury, MA 02575
geoff@capecodcommunityclub.com

508-693-0220

Shaw’s & Star Market partner with Cape Cod Community Club

The Cape Cod Community Club is pleased to announce that Shaw’s & Star Market has partnered with the Club. They are now offering a $5.00 instant savings coupon on all purchases of $50.00 or more and $5.00 in exclusive Shaw’s brand coupons.

Geoff Rose, founder of the Cape Cod Community Club stated, “these are challenging economic times. This partnership couldn’t have come at a more important time. Shaw’s participation will provide a significant savings to Club members and help raise needed monies for local charities.”

“Shaw’s has a long standing tradition of partnering with programs to help benefit communities where we serve. This program not only provides valuable savings to our customers but help important charitable causes,” said Bill Nasshan, Shaw’s and Star Market Senior Vice President of Marketing and Merchandising .

The Cape Cod Community Club which began in November of 2008, provides savings to over 100 local businesses. They include restaurants, retail stores and services. Member businesses include: Barbo’s Furniture, Mid-Cape Home Centers, Ideal Flooring, Cape & Islands Tire, Cape & Islands Glass, Ardeo Restaurants, NAPA/Cape Cod and Mattress World.

Members pay a $29.00 annual membership, 10% of which is donated to one of seven Cape-wide charities. The member chooses from the following:Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod & the Islands, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands, Cape Cod Healthcare, Cape & Islands United Way, Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands, Housing Assistance Corporation, and MSPCA of Cape Cod.

Cape Cod Angels, a matching donation program of the Cape Cod Community Club, will provide free memberships to qualified low income individuals and families. Shaw’s & Star Market will help fund the program. Geoff further explained. “We will be working with the  Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands to identify those who qualify. These are the people who need it most.”  

Estella Fritzinger , Executive Director at Community Action Committee stated "Low and moderate income families are watching every penny in this economy, this will be a great help for them. When members join the Club and select Community Action Committee as a charity, it means we will be able to provide more to individuals and families in need… it is a win, win situation and we are proud to be part of the effort.”

The Cape Cod Community Club is Rose’s second consumer savings and charity program. The first was Our Island Club on Martha’s Vineyard. After 3 years, it has more than 3000 members, 150 participating businesses and has raised $85,000+ for local organizations.

About Shaw’s
Shaw’s, Osco and Star Market are a division of SUPERVALU INC. Throughout the six New England states, there are nearly 200 store locations employing approximately 27,000 associates. SUPERVALU INC. is one of the largest companies in the United States grocery channel with estimated annual sales of $45 billion. SUPERVALU holds leading market share positions across the U.S. with approximately 2,500 retail grocery locations, including approximately 920 in-store pharmacies. Through SUPERVALU’s nationwide supply chain network, the company provides distribution and related logistics support services to more than 2,500 independent retailers and other grocery endpoints across the country. SUPERVALU has approximately 190,000 employees. For more information about Shaw’s visit www.shaws.com or about SUPERVALU visit www.supervalu.com. 

Enterprise 10/14/2008

The Cape Cod Community Club, a new Buy Local First program, will be introduced in mid-November, in time for holiday shopping.

The program will provide savings on products and services while benefiting local charities. Any locally-owned retail store, restaurant, or service business can join.

Member businesses currently provide: automotive products, clothing and accessories, computer services, gifts and jewelry, groceries/produce, health and wellness, home products and services, restaurants, specialty stores, and sporting goods. It is expected that there will be more than 100 participating businesses by November.

A list of participating businesses can be viewed at www.capecodcommunityclub.com.

Local charities will benefit by receiving 10 percent of the annual membership fee of $29. Each member can designate their charity of choice from the following organizations: Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod & the Islands, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands, Cape Cod Healthcare (VNA, Falmouth Hospital, Cape Cod Hospital), Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands, Housing Assistance Corporation, MSPCA of Cape Cod, Cape & Islands United Way.

According to Geoff Rose, president of the Cape Cod Community Club, "consumers can take advantage of the program's savings for their upcoming holiday shopping and year-round for a host of products and services. For example, the Hall Oil Company will be offering a 15 cent [per gallon] discount in January and February through their subsidiary, The Oil Peddler."

The Cape Cod Community Club is modeled after Our Island Club (www.OurIslandClub.com), a successful initiative now in its fourth year on Martha's Vineyard. There are 2,500-plus members, more than 100 businesses. More than $60,000 has been raised for charity.

Mr. Rose said, "We need to support 'Main Street,' as studies have shown that significantly more of the consumer dollar remains in state when spent at a locally owned business. Additionally, Buying Local First, keeps Cape Cod unique, creates more good jobs and is an investment in the local communities."

To make consumers aware of the club, there will be an extensive marketing effort that will include radio, newspaper, and the Internet. In addition, the club will have a booth at the Cape Cod Mall during the first week of December.

For more information about the Cape Cod Community Club, view www.CapeCodCommunityClub.com. Contact Mr. Rose at 508-693-0220 or geoff@capecodcommunityclub.com.