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Syracuse Area Retailers Say ‘Shop Local’ Campaigns are Helping Drive Holiday Business

Syracuse, NY - One boxed present in hand, Barb Burton of Camillus stood Sunday afternoon in the heart of Armory Square and thought about her holiday shopping this year. Burton had just bought something at... more »

Local View: ‘Shopping Small’ Best for Communities

Small Business Saturday has come and gone, but shoppers should support small businesses all year long. When you support small business, any small business, you're supporting Main Street, not Wall Street. You're supporting your friends... more »

Indiana Artisan Marketplace to Showcase Locally Made Art, Food

From mosaics and marshmallows to watercolors and wines, the Indiana Artisan Marketplace features one-of-a-kind handmade work by more than 200 artisans.The inaugural Marketplace attracted 5,000 people in 2011, and artisans sold more than $400,000 of... more »

A Boost for Small Businesses

Buffalo, NY - Shoppers hunting for Christmas presents responded in gratifying numbers to Saturday's campaign to spend at locally owned shops—from the small intersection at Clarence Center to Williamsville's Main Street and Buffalo's Elmwood Village."When... more »

Small Business Saturday Brings Big Business to Central Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA - Harrisburg-area customers who didn't shop on Black Friday and don't plan to shop on Cyber Monday came out in full force on "Small Business Saturday" to support locally owned stores.At Toys on... more »

Kansans Supporting Small Business Saturday Shopping Day

Wichita, KS - Dozens of small businesses around Wichita participated in "Small Business Saturday" to encourage people to shop at local stores."It's important that the general public really supports small businesses because more and more... more »

Small Business Saturday Encourages Consumers to Shop Local

Eau Claire, WI - If the holiday super store chaos has got you feeling like a grinch this season, a change of scenery may be in order.Saturday marked the second annual "Small Business Saturday". The... more »

Small Business Saturday: For Many, it’s a Quiet, Quaint Shopping Escape from the Madness

Not everyone is looking for a 2 a.m. holiday blowout sale.There are still plenty of people who appreciate all that a small gift shop offers, according to a survey of shoppers Saturday."When I'm looking for... more »