Edmonds to become the first city to utilize the Military Veterans Promotions (MVP) network | Business

Edmonds is just about to start a trend, a big trend! We are going to be the first city to launch a Military Veterans Promotions network (MVP). This network is coordinated by Edmonds-based Operation Military Family, the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Edmonds Merchants Association and City of Edmonds Mayor Dave Earling. As of today, 20 local businesses have registered to provide a discount to military veterans when they visit their business.

This isn't just available to residents of Edmonds, it's available to anyone and everyone. In fact, by registering for the MVP network online, merchants allow service members to see participating MVP members before they travel to Edmonds. The MVP sign in store windows offers an easy way for window shoppers to recognize participating merchants.

“As an organization dedicated to better supporting our military families, we are proud to be part of a city that’s so dedicated to its Veterans,” says Operation Military Family founder Michael Schindler. “And we’re grateful to the Edmonds merchants who are helping our military families stretch their dollars a little further at a time when unemployment rates among Veterans are often more than double those of the civilian community.”

“We‘ve all been wondering how we can better honor and support our Veterans and returning troops, especially in this tough economy,” says Edmonds Mayor Dave Earling. “When Operation Military Family suggested launching a year-round, town-wide Veterans discount program, we jumped at the opportunity - and hope we can encourage our fellow communities to do the same.“

“We want our Veterans to know Edmonds is here for you - every day of the year,” says Executive Director of the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce Jan Vance. “We hope our MVP network will demonstrate our gratitude for their service and our desire to support our military families as best we can."

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 29th because not only is this the extra day for Leap Year but this is the day that Edmonds is launching a year-round, city-wide discount program for veterans and service members. This includes a special ceremony at noon in front of City Hall.

Participating business so far are:

• Edmonds Center for the Arts
• Operation Military Family
• Carolyn Douglas Communications
• Glazed & Amazed
• Garden Gear & Gallery
• J. Rankin Jewellers
• Autumn's Framing & Gallery
• Resident Cheesemonger
• C'EST LA VIE
• The Wooden Spoon
• Reliable Floor Coverings
• Next-to-Nature
• Twist Yoga
• Cline Jewelers
• House Wares
• Salon 512
• Arista Wine Cellars
• Saetia
• Manya Vee Selects
• Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door