BY DANI TIETZ
dani@sjodaily.com
St. Joseph’s Sigma chapter of Psi Iota Xi will host its annual Ladies Night Out on Feb. 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph United Methodist Church.
Over the last decade, the winter gathering has been a way to connect small businesses with community members.
“This event is meant to bring small business owners together with new customers and community members, giving them an opportunity to build and grow their business in the community,” St. Joseph’s Sigma Psi Iota Founder and President Kathy Lyons said.
Giving community members the opportunity to escape cabin fever towards the end of the long winter months, Sigma Psi Iota has received a lot of positive feedback.
“Members of the community have seen this as a great way to learn more about services and businesses in the area,” Lyons said.
“I think it is so popular because we hold the event at a time when people want a chance to get out of the house and enjoy the company of others during the winter months.
“For vendors this is a time of year when they aren’t as busy so it helps them focus on building their customer base during a slower time of year. Additionally, it is a fun night filled with meeting new people and vendor giveaways — who doesn’t love winning a prize from a favorite vendor?”
Guests can expect a room filled with small business owners and vendors who are selling products, sharing information, and giving away door prizes.
Although the list of vendors for the evening will continue to be updated until the night of the event, Mary Kay, ThirtyOne and Tupperware have been sold before. For an updated list, visit the Ladies Night Out Facebook Event.
“Many of the vendors will hold specials for that night,” Lyons said. “Additionally, food will be served by Geschenk Coffee Haus, so come hungry.”
