The Monticello Woman’s Club Fashion Show & Luncheon celebrates 60 years of community spirit. Event supports local businesses and boosts the local economy, especially during summer. Watch the video to learn more about retail employment statistics in Jefferson County.
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From the runway to real impact Monticellos Womans Club hosts a fashion show thats about more than looks.
Im Lentheus Chaney, your neighborhood reporter in Monticello. Ill let you know how a local fashion show is lifting small businesses and local causes.
Neighbors in Monticello gather for an afternoon with a purpose.
Its a real exciting time for, you know, all the businesses here in town, said Tracey Knowles, owner of Aveline Boutique.
Im Lentheus Chaney, your Monticello neighborhood reporter, taking a look at how the Womans Club Fashion Show and Luncheon is keeping a legacy alive and helping small businesses thrive.
Inside the Monticello Opera House, the Monticello Womans Club put together a fashion show filled with color and style all modeled by local volunteers.
But behind the fashion is a mission: supporting the community and local businesses through the work of a nonprofit thats been serving Jefferson County for more than 100 years.
Womans Club member and event chair Corin Bachman says local boutiques and small businesses participate in the event, with many donating their time and resources to support the Monticello Womans Club and its mission.
We are a cornerstone of the community. The club has been in existence continually since 1916. So, its really an event that women from our community but also surrounding communities Tallahassee, Madison, Thomasville look forward to, Bachman said.
Boutique owner Tracey Knowles says events like this help bring visibility to local retail.
In a small town, events like this are vital to keep it thriving and keep it up and going. Its more than just, you know, fun its essential, Knowles said.
According to data from the 2022 Census and Bureau of Labor Statistics, 479 people are employed in the retail trade sector in Jefferson County making up about 26.2% of the countys nonfarm employment.
From scholarships to local service projects, Bachman says funds raised will be reinvested in Monticello and this years event raised approximately $2,000.
In Monticello, Im Lentheus Chaney, ABC27.
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