Shop Small This November

Did you know that COVID 19 was responsible for the temporary closure of 34% of small businesses in America? Many of these small businesses are actually still closed today. On top of this, the impact of COVID-19 has even discouraged many Americans from starting their own small businesses.

This is why it is more important now more than ever to show your support and shop small this holiday season. 

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Celebrating Small Business Saturday

This week, we’ve been celebrating small businesses in our area ahead of the official start of Small Business Saturday. Every year, since 2011, the Shop Small movement observes Small Business Saturday on the first Saturday following Thanksgiving. Though it’s only been in existence for seven years, Small Business Saturday is already securing a place among holiday traditions, even successfully competing with Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

But, how did Small Business Saturday and the Shop Small movement start? Before you get out and support your favorite small businesses, check out our brief history lesson on how the movement got off the ground and continues to gain momentum…

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