COUDERSPORT — Military veterans may still register to receive discounts on products and services from local businesses participating in the new Potter County Veterans Discount Program.
Bill Simpson, Potter County director of veterans affairs, has issued a special appeal to area businesses or service providers to join the ranks of those who have already signed up to offer discounts on products and services.
“This program has been a success, but we do believe that there are other business owners who would be eager to participate if they knew about it,” Simpson said. “Our businesses have shown time and time again that they support our veterans. This is a project that gives them a direct connection to the vets so they can show their appreciation.”
The discount program, modeled after a similar initiative launched two years ago in Indiana County, is administered by the county’s Veterans Service Committee, which includes director Simpson, Commissioner Paul Heimel, and executive secretary Dawn Wooster.
Under the program, merchants and professional service providers extend discounts — typically 10 percent or more — to Potter County veterans. Certain restrictions may apply. Businesses wishing to sign up or learn more about the program should call 814-274-8290, extension 207, or send email to dwooster@pottercountypa.net.
All participating businesses have their contact information and details of the discount offer listed on a brochure that’s distributed to Potter County veterans who sign up for the discount. They also receive window signs signifying that they are program participants.
Currently on the list are these:
Coudersport: Always In Bloom, Cheryl A. Beichner CPA, Buchanan Brothers Pharmacy, E&G Auto Plus, Fox’s Pizza Den, Hauber’s Jewelry, Jackson’s Gift Shop, Jenigen’s Auto Body, Kaytee’s Family Restaurant, Laurelwood Inn & Steakhouse, Mitchell’s Bookkeeping & Tax Service, Mosch’s Country Tavern, Olson Tenglund NAPA Auto Parts, Potter County Outfitters, Wagner Ace Hardware.
Galeton: Heart’s Desire.
Shinglehouse: Howard’s Home Furnishings & Sporting Supplies.
Austin: Big Mike’s Dairy Dine, Goodwin’s Garage.
Costello: The Costello Inn.
Ulysses: Carrine’s Custom Apparel, Corner Café, Creative Style Salon, Nostalgia.
Brookland: Oak Hall Bed & Breakfast.
To qualify for a veterans discount card, veterans should provide full name, mailing address, and contact information (telephone and email, if possible) to the county’s Office of Veterans Affairs. There are three ways to apply: 1. send required information by an email address to Potter County Veterans Affairs Director Bill Simpson at wsimpson@pottercountypa.net; 2. send regular mail to Veterans Affairs, Gunzburger Building, 1 N. Main St., Coudersport PA 16915; 3. call Director Simpson at 814-274-8290, extension 210, to schedule an appointment or obtain additional information.
