How Businesses Can Celebrate the Month of February

How Businesses Can Celebrate the Month of February How Businesses Can Celebrate the Month of February Many countries adopt specific causes or special interest groups to promote during a given calendar month. Many of these national days or awareness months are commercially driven. However, many more are intended to serve more noble causes such as raising public awareness about health issues such as serious diseases, or for important global causes like climate warming and human trafficking. The United States is particularly prolific at creating national month events to promote business interests. While some may seem silly (i.e., February is National Snack Food Month), every business owner can create an event and then celebrate it with their customers and clients. For example, your business may be manufacturing heart monitors. It would make sense for you to promote heart health during the month of February because its American Heart Month. Februarys National Month Calendar Events February is full of romance and food, and many of the days celebrated in national- month events during February are food-oriented. However, February also hosts womens history and black history month, two important causes that many businesses and non-profits can easily play into. Take a look at the following events that are observed each February, throughout the month: Adopt A Rescued Rabbit MonthAfrican-American History MonthAMD/Low Vision Awareness MonthAmerican Heart MonthAmerican History MonthBake for Family Fun MonthBerry Fresh in the Sunshine State MonthBlack History/Heritage Month (Canada)Chocolate Lovers MonthCreative Romance MonthDeaf History MonthFabulous Florida Strawberry MonthFestival of Camellias MonthFrom Africa to Virginia MonthGreat American Pies MonthGreek-American Heritage MonthHuman Relations MonthInternational Boost Self-Esteem MonthIrish-American Heritage Month Library Lovers MonthMarfan Syndrome Awareness MonthMarijuana Awareness MonthMental Retardation Awareness MonthNational African American History Month (Black History)National Bird Feeding MonthNational Black History Month (African American)National Boost-Your-Self-Esteem MonthNational Canned Food MonthNational Care About Your Indoor Air MonthNational Cherry Pie MonthNational Childrens Dental Health MonthNational Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness MonthNational Condom MonthNational Craft MonthNational Dental Month National Get To Know an Independent Real Estate Broker MonthNational Grapefruit MonthNational Hot Breakfast MonthNational Laugh-Friendly MonthNational Mend A Broken Heart MonthNational Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness MonthNational Parent Leadership MonthNational Pet Dental Health MonthNational Senior Independence MonthNational Snack Food MonthNational Sweet Potato MonthNational Time Management MonthNational Weddings MonthNational Womens History MonthNorth Carolina Sweet Potato MonthPlant the Seeds of Greatness Month Relationship Wellness MonthReturn Shopping Carts to the Supermarket MonthSpiritual Wellness MonthSpunky Old Broads MonthWise Health Care Consumer MonthWorldwide Renaissance of the Heart Month Consider Different Promotions Look for ways that your business can benefit by promoting itself during February Is... national month. For example, if youre a restaurant, you can post recipes on your website that use the foods celebrated in February, such as sweet potatoes.  Its also a no-brainer to feature those dishes in your restaurant as well. Or, offer 10 percent off those dishes during the month of February. Also, getting involved in causes is a feel-good thing to do (and its good for business). February is National Senior Independence Month and you can show your support of senior citizens by simply acknowledging them on social media platforms. Restaurant businesses can offer seniors a free dessert. With each nod to a purpose or cause that raises awareness, you also establish your own business as one that is connected to the community and youre showing that you care.