Buy Small or Bye Small
Support local through Blue Water Spa’s Small Helping Small Program.
Running a small business is no easy feat. Which is why Blue Water Spa’s Kile Law launched a Small Helping Small program late last year, designed as a way for locally owned businesses to lend each other a helping hand. And it’s proven successful, as Law’s first program partner, Cheeni Indian Food Emporium, was just named a semifinalist for the 2023 James Beard Awards (!).
This month, Law has partnered with local fave food truck and restaurant Arepa Culture. In order to bring new guests into the biz—and keep them coming back—any person who brings in a receipt from Arepa Culture for $25 or more to BWS can receive $10 off at the spa.
“Our hope is that folks who may have a small order may add a bit more to get them to $25 in order to enjoy the savings,” explains Law. “Guests can use one receipt per service. So, if someone comes in once a week, they can save up receipts and use them for multiple visits at Blue Water Spa.”
A minority-owned and -operated business by a Venezuelan-American family, Arepa Culture opened in 2014 as the Triangle’s first arepa food truck, before expanding its footprint and popularity into a full-blown brick-and-mortar. And Law attests to this success—saying the arepas are “truly amazing!” (The popular eatery is also known for its bowls and cachapas, aka Venezuelan corn pancakes.)
“As a small family-owned business, we are deeply appreciative of the support we are receiving through Blue Water Spa’s Small Helping Small program,” says Arepa Culture CEO Marcel Jera. “Their partnership is not only bringing new customers to Arepa Culture, but it is also reinforcing the importance of supporting local businesses and fostering a sense of community.” Plus, it’s a win-win for customers. … And that is something we all can get behind. bluewaterspa.com, arepaculturenc.com
