CONTACT: Amy Medford Marketing & Sponsorship Director The Shops at Willow Bend 972-202-7115 [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Willow Bend Gives Back

Plano, . July 3, 2014 ~ For the third year, The Shops at Willow Bend will host “Willow Bend Gives Back”. This program helps bring the shopping center and customers together to give back to the community. Shoppers will earn money for one of the preselected charities (Art Centre of Plano, CASA of Collin County, Chamberlain Performing Arts, The Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County, Children’s Medical Center at Legacy, City House, The Junior League of Collin County, The Plano ISD Education Foundation, Plano Symphony Orchestra and Rainbow Days) simply by registering their receipts at the Concierge Center or registration table. Every dollar spent in August is a point earned for the charity. At the end of the month, the charities with the most points will receive a donation of $5,000, $3,000 or $2,000 from The Shops at Willow Bend at the Neiman Marcus Top Women of Collin County event on September 11, 2014. Each shopper that participates will receive a reusable shopping bag, while supplies last.

Don’t forget to shop Willow Bend during Texas’ Tax Free Weekend, Friday, August 8 through Sunday, August 10, 2104. The tax free holiday was created with Texas families and back-to-school shopping in mind, but the savings applies to anyone including out-of- state visitors. During Tax Free Weekend, shoppers don’t have to pay tax on select items and will save approximately $8 for every $100 spent on the following items: Clothing and footwear under $100, school supplies under $100 and Backpacks under $100 for elementary and secondary students. For more details on what items are included, call 1.800.252.5555 or visit www.window.state.tx.us.

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“Tax-Free Weekend is an important shopping day for families with children. The savings can be significant, and The Shops at Willow Bend is generally busy, busy with shoppers taking advantage of the three-day opportunity,” says Amy Medford, marketing and sponsorship director for the shopping center. “We are excited to Give Back this year”.

Please present receipts from The Shops at Willow Bend retailers to the Concierge Center or registration table located near Grand Court August 1 – 31, 2014. Select a Charity and that Charity will receive one (1) point for every dollar you spent. The top three charities will receive a CASH donation ($5,000, $3,000 & $2,000) from the shopping center.

Willow Bend Gives Back is presented by The Shops at Willow Bend and Neiman Marcus Willow Bend and sponsored by Star Local Media, Mercedes-Benz of Plano and The Medical Center of Plano.

The Shops at Willow Bend is located at the northwest corner of the North Tollway and West Park Boulevard and features more than 150 stores, restaurants and services plus four anchors: Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Dillard’s and Crate&Barrel. For more information about stores, restaurants or events at The Shops at Willow Bend, call 972-202-4900 or visit www.shopwillowbend.com.

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