Community Commerce
#ShopSmall Saturday in November shows the WHY of Buy Local...
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To support and promote our local commerce through communication, advocacy and partnerships!
Member Focus
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November 2018
THE BEGINNING It’s 2010, and small businesses are hurting from an economy in recession.To support local shops that make our communities strong, American Express launches Small Business Saturday® on the Saturday after Thanksgiving — to encourage people to Shop Small and bring more holiday shopping to small businesses. NATIONWIDE MOMENTUM One year later, the Shop Small Movement gains momentum, as local officials across the nation take notice and promote Small Business Saturday.
NOVEMBER 24th In 2011, the Senate unanimously passes a resolution in support of the day. By 2012, officials in all 50 states participate. It even gets a shout out from the President of the United States. COMMUNITIES UNITED As shopping small catches on in communities everywhere, Small Business Saturday goes from a cause to a day of community celebration. To support and promote our local commerce through communication, advocacy and partnerships!
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