As one of the most pivotal cornerstones of the city of Claremont, the Claremont Courier Newspaper is no stranger to the community. Throughout the years, they have been a trusted source of news and information for countless residents to keep in touch with the city. Over the span of its impressive 115-year history, the paper has grown alongside the lives of many Claremont residents, being at the forefront of documenting the city’s evolution as well as each milestone the town’s residents achieve.
However, new things are on the horizon for the Courier. For the first time in its history, the city’s newspaper has hosted its first-ever “friend-raising” event this past week in September . This one-of-a-kind event exclusively offered a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Chamber of Commerce, a staff meet and greet, a raffle with a dozen items worth over $4,000, along with a wide selection of food and drinks. Additionally, there were numerous opportunities for the Courier readers to put in a donation to provide extra support in the newspaper’s future endeavors.
Anna Hoy, the advertising director and latest addition to the leadership team of Claremont Courier, explained in an interview that the main goal of the event was to introduce the community to their newest location and office while expressing appreciation to advertisers and longtime community supporters. The funds raised from this event will be used to bolster marketing efforts and potentially bring on a new reporter to join the team. In the past, budgetary constraints have led to challenging decisions, such as employee layoffs. Luckily, with events like the upcoming “friend-raising” approaching our calendars, it seems like the marketing and sales future at this newspaper is poised for success. In the future, Hoy tells us to expect more community-driven events like a Bingo-Bash next summer with refreshments and food.
The Claremont Courier is not only dedicated to providing the community with up-to-date news and events, but is also well-known among local schools like Claremont High for supporting the Wolfpacket, the student-run newspaper, through sponsoring the website and printing its issues.
As the Claremont Courier opens its doors to build more connections with their readers and advertisers in this special occasion, the inevitable support of the readers will play a pivotal role in the newspaper’s continued success and its ability to serve the community.