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Consumers Sold on ‘Buy Local’ Idea

Greenville, DE - The much-touted Small Business Saturday proved a boon for several of Delaware's independent shops as customers seeking distinctive gifts without the mall drama went the "buy local" route."People will forgo the sale... more »

Downtown Darlings Store Owner Talks Shop

Wilmington, NC - As the mother of two daughters, Marcia Frelke knows what girls like. And she's always wanted to own her own business.These two personality traits came together for Frelke when she opened Downtown... more »

Seguin Chamber to Honor Small Business

Seguin, TX - The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is endorsing and participating in the third annual Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24. Small Business Saturday, which falls between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, is... more »

Merchants Hope Shoppers Spend Big on Small Business Saturday

Orlando, FL - Small-business owners in Orlando hope consumers set aside a little cash from their Black Friday binge this week and spend it the next day on what's known as Small Business Saturday.For the... more »

Downtown Prepares for Small Business Saturday

Cartersville, GA - After Thanksgiving meals are eaten and the tables are cleared, throngs of eager shoppers will descend upon mass retailers nationwide — but Saturday morning, after the tryptophan has worn off, local merchants... more »

Anderson’s Gourmet Chocolate Business Expands

Crystal Lake, IL - Anderson's Candy Shop is expanding its gourmet chocolate business as a fourth generation of candy lovers brings fresh ideas to the nearly 100-year-old family-owned company.The Anderson family opened a new store... more »

Baby Love Shop: A Classic Case of Sweetness

Milford, CT - From chic cribs to fashion maternityware, Baby Love, a new baby and maternity boutique in downtown Milford, offers nautical, eco-friendly and USA-made products for moms and babies. "I want it to be... more »

Q-C Small Businesses Hope for a Saturday Boost

Moline, IA - Often lost in the shadows of the big box stores and the Black Friday frenzy, many Quad-City small business owners hope shoppers will remember them on Small Business Saturday.Snuggled between Black Friday... more »

Dog Boutique Among Businesses Ready for Small Business Saturday

Las Vegas, NV - Inside Mugsy and Moxie's Bully Couture, Dee and Kevin Mounts are getting ready for their first holiday shopping season.The duo ordered extra custom-made dog collars, Bed in a Bag sets and... more »

Mayor, Merchants Promote Shop the Blocks and Small Business Saturday

Lincoln, NE - Mayor Chris Beutler, retailers and advocates encouraged shoppers to support locally owned businesses over the holidays, especially at two coming promotions:• The Shop the Blocks Holiday Celebration from 5 to 9 p.m.... more »