Small Business Saturday is Tracy Alaia’s favorite day of the year. “It’s so nice to see the community out and support all these great little businesses,” said Alaia, 52, of Level Green, who owns Feathers Gift Shop in Irwin. Created by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday takes place each year on the Saturday … Read more
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. — Small businesses around the Kansas City metro area are gearing up for the biggest shopping day of the year, Small Business Saturday, which was created by American Express to encourage shoppers to shop locally. “They’re great people and very knowledgeable. The toys are great for people of all ages. You can … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you purchase through our links. Featured pricing may vary. With Black Friday in the rearview mirror, it’s time for Small Business Saturday! And what better place to shop online than Etsy, a small business marketplace. This year, you can score savings of up … Read more
Donors can receive their Christmas and other holiday gifts while also giving a boost to the local economy. “Small Business Saturday has become America’s call to action to support the backbone of our economy and the heart of our communities – our small businesses,” said Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the US Small Business Administration. … Read more
Staff file photo / R. Michael Semple Greg Thumm, owner of Thumm & Co., an independent watchmaker in Warren, talks about his timepieces in October 2021 at his store on West Market Street. WARREN — “Essential” is how Greg Thumm describes the local community’s support for the success of his small business — Thumm & … Read more
BUSINESS OWNERS SAY THEY ARE GRATEFUL. I DECIDED THAT MY NEW YEARS RESOLUTION IS TO STOP DOING ON AMAZON. Holiday shoppers making their way through the ECLECTIC stores CARNEGIE MUST OFFER. I WANT TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES. I LOVE THE PAINTINGS HERE. THEY ARE ALL LOCAL, LOCAL ARTISTS, AND THERE’S THIS PAINTING THAT I’VE LOVED … Read more
The holiday shopping season can be overwhelming, but on Saturday, small business owners are encouraging people to downsize and patronize their local stores. Small Business Saturday is an initiative that encourages shoppers to support small and local businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, as an alternative to the big retailers that usually get attention on … Read more
JUST A LITTLE TOO DIFFICULT TODAY BECAUSE IT’S HOLIDAY SEASON, WHICH MEAN IT’S SHOPPING SEASON AND LOCAL SHOPS AROUND LITITZ. THEY CAME INTO THE BLACK FRIDAY CAPACITY HEAD A DAY AHEAD OF SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY. SEE HOW. IT’S RIGHT TO SAY WE’RE IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT. WE ARE IN THE VACATION SPIRIT. MEET CONNIE SCHERTZER. … Read more
Muffy Mendoza, founder of Brown Mamas, Inc. and Brown Mamas Marketplace, is excited for the next iteration of the market on Saturday. It’s no coincidence that the event coincides with Small Business Saturday, kicking off the holiday shopping season while supporting black women. She started Brown Mamas in 2012 to support local Black mothers by … Read more
It was a sign. So I jumped out of the van into the rain and ran away. OK, I need to back up a bit and explain, but first let me say that whether you’re with the family or alone or back at work this Friday after Thanksgiving, this is for you—and yes, it includes … Read more