Small Business Saturday

Fredericksburg’s Main Street Program Reflects on First Year’s Progress

Fredericksburg, VA - Officials from the Fredericksburg Main Street Initiative met Thursday with downtown business leaders to share what was successful during its first year of promoting local businesses—and what wasn’t.Main Street hired director Ann... more »

Sue’s Views: Buy Local Message Isn’t Just for Christmas Anymore

So, the credit cards bills from the holiday shopping are starting to arrive and maybe you didn’t stick to your budget as well as you thought.Let me ask you, how much of the total bill... more »

Small Businesses Are Big Winners This Season

Easley, SC - Small Business Saturday has become a full-fledged movement across the country, but local business owners are reaping the benefits throughout the week as well.“I think that it (Small Business Saturday) helped create... more »

Merchants Say Shop Local Effort Worked For Small Businesses

The wrapping paper may (or may not) have made it to the trash yet, but — anecdotally at least — it appears that local stores had a decent Christmas shopping season. Joining together for "Shop... more »

‘Shop Local’ Movement Gains Steam in Delaware

Wilmington, DE - Ask Carol Harvey what might happen if she shuttered her specialty kids' outlet and you'll get a dramatic response."There's going to be a riot if this one goes out of business," said... more »

The Holidays Were Good to Wilton’s Small Businesses

Wilton, CT - The holidays have been good for some of Wilton’s most popular small- and medium-sized businesses, owners and managers across the town report. It seems the town’s residents have taken up the “shop... more »

Shop Local Pays Off For Merchants

Bordertown City, NJ - Residents were encouraged to shop local as part of Small Business Saturday and support their local businesses.“It’s been great,” Bobby McVicker, owner of Blue Moon Premium Olive Oil and Vinegar said... more »

Small Toy Shops Play Up the Perks

On a warm afternoon earlier this week, Dan Weiss, manager and “chief toyologist” at Fantastic Kids Toys, was preparing for the early-December rush of shoppers to the two neighborhood toy stores he manages in New... more »