
We had a vision when we developed the Blue Water Hot Deals web site, which was to get local businesses and local consumers together. Over the last 10 years we have witnessed a virtual take over by the "big box stores" and online shopping which has put countless local business owners out of business and the ones that survive are usually struggling to keep the doors open. Well "how did this happen?" you may ask. Generally people assume the big box stores have the best prices. This is simply not the case. The fact of the matter is, the big box stores have the almighty advertising dollar. Local businesses just do not have thousands of dollars to plaster advertising in the paper, radio, TV, and billboards. Hardware stores sell nuts and bolts for the same price as the big box stores. Shoe stores sell shoes for the same price as the big box stores. The same goes for just about every consumer need out there. In fact, most shops will match or beat competitors prices...yes, just like the big stores do. It's all about the money in advertising. A thriving, local economy depends on its own population to shop locally, with loyalty, whenever possible. Spending money with local business keeps that money circulating in the community, and that is what can help a community in these hard times.
People are constantly looking for a deal, especially these days. These deals can be had with businesses in our own area. At Blue Water Hot Deals we want local consumers to discover the great deals that can be had out there from stores and shops in Port Huron and the Blue Water area! It is a place to find out about merchants and business owners, who they are, and what they do. We feel it is so important to spend locally. We will always be adding new deals, so check back often and find your Hot Deal and help out the community at the same time!