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NEWS RELEASE
$20,000 to be Awarded to Local Area Schools
Earning for Learning turns money spent at WestShore Plaza into cash prizes for local schools
Tampa, Florida (July 30, 2008) – WestShore Plaza officials announced today that for the 5th year in a row, the mall will award $20,000 to local area schools this fall. WestShore Plaza drives its commitment to children’s education through Earning for Learning, a partnership program designed to promote and support education in local school districts. Earning for Learning encourages local residents to shop at WestShore Plaza over an eight-week promotional period to earn “points,” and ultimately the chance to win cash prizes, for the school of their choice.
“Westshore Plaza is continuing efforts to help local schools raise funds for supplies and equipment with our ´Earning for Learning´ initiative," said Glimcher Marketing Manager Jessi Clark.
Now through September 30, 2008, each dollar that customers spend can be turned into points for the school of their choice. Mondays and Tuesdays are identified as “Double-Point Days”, meaning receipts from those select days earn the school double points. Shoppers simply redeem their receipts for points at Guest Services near Macy’s and designate their points to the school of their choice.
WestShore Plaza will keep a tally board updated weekly at the mall with a running total of each school’s points. At the end of the contest, the five schools with the most points per student ratio will be awarded cash prizes of $10,000, $5,000, $2,500, $1,500 and $1,000 respectively. Shoppers have until 9:00 pm on September 30, 2008 to turn in their receipts at WestShore Plaza.
At the end of the contest, winning schools will be notified in early October.
In past years, over 1 million points were totaled for the Tampa Bay area schools. Gorrie Elementary, last year’s grand prize winner, was awarded $10,000.
Every school in the Tampa Bay area is eligible to participate in the contest and is not required to sign-up. WestShore Plaza encourages residents to show their school spirit by participating in the Earning for Learning program and turn their shopping dollars into money for local schools.
About the Company
WestShore Plaza is anchored by JCPenney, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue and Sears and is located at the corner of Westshore and Kennedy Boulevards. It features over 120 specialty shops, a food court and an AMC 14 Theatre. WestShore Plaza also offers exclusive Bay Area dining options including Maggiano’s Little Italy, Mitchell’s Fish Market, Palm Restaurant and PF Chang’s China Bistro.
For more information about Earning for Learning, any WestShore Plaza store or event, please call 813.286.0792 or visit www.westshoreplaza.com.
WestShore Plaza is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 9:00 pm and Sunday, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Department store, AMC and Restaurant hours may vary. WestShore Plaza is owned and managed by Glimcher Realty Trust of Columbus, Ohio.
Glimcher Realty Trust, a real estate investment trust, is a recognized leader in the ownership, management, acquisition and development of regional and super?regional malls and open-air lifestyle centers.
Glimcher Realty Trust´s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "GRT." Glimcher Realty Trust´s Series F and Series G preferred shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols "GRT.F" and "GRT.G," respectively. Glimcher Realty Trust is a component of the Russell 2000 Index, representing small cap stocks, and the Russell 3000 Index, representing the broader market.
Visit Glimcher at: www.glimcher.com
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