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Small Business Saturday Highlights Year-Round Impact of Shopping Small

By Betsy Markey, SBA Region VIII Administrator

As the voice for our nation’s entrepreneurs, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates all small businesses on a daily basis.  When our small businesses do well, our communities do too. Therefore, as part of our annual tradition, I encourage you to join millions of Americans and “shop small” on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26, to complete your holiday shopping (or to start your holiday shopping, as the case may be…).

On the heels of Black Friday, shopping small is a concrete way to support small retailers – the same businesses that generate two of every three net new jobs, and deliver essential goods and services to America’s communities 365 days a year.

Last year, there were 95 million consumers “shopping small” on Saturday spending more than $16.2 billion. Surveys show that 77 percent of consumers said Small Business Saturday inspires them to “shop small” throughout the year and not just for the holidays. In addition, 66 percent of consumers state the main reason they support small businesses is because of their contributions to the local community.

You can do your part with these five simple steps:

·       If you are a business owner, make sure you’re prepared for the holiday shopping season by checking out helpful advice at http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinesssaturday.

·       If you’re a customer, commit to making at least one purchase from a locally-owned small business retailer.  Get to know the owner, and make your gift more meaningful by sharing their story as part of what you give your loved ones.

·       Enjoy the experience.  Travel outside your comfort zone -- and away from your computer screen -- to discover an out-of-the ordinary shopping district with some trendy local stores. 

·       Take part in Small Business Saturday on social media, using the hashtag #SmallBizSat to amplify your support.  If you find a great small business retailer with unique products, Tweet or Facebook your find so others can enjoy it too.

·       When you open your gifts, start a conversation about which one came from the most distinctive and creative sellers.  This can make for great debate over egg nog or your holiday drink of choice.

I know I’ll be shopping small with my friends and family on Saturday, Nov. 26.  I encourage you to do the same – and remember that “shop small” refers to whom you buy from, and not how much you buy!

In Kiowa County, these businesses invite you to shop locally for Small Business Saturday:

Bumper to Bumper

322 Hwy 96

Sheridan Lake, CO

1.800.289.1415

 

Hawks Nest

320 CO Hwy 96

Sheridan Lake, CO

719.729.3384

 

Windmill Saloon

40549 US Hwy 287

Eads, CO

719.438.2226

Come out and enjoy Holiday Season with us.

 

JJ's Restaurant

505 E 15th St

Eads, CO

719.438.2002

Check out the Special for Sat.

 

Cobblestone Inn & Suites

501 E Lowell St.

Eads, CO

719.438.2021

 

Eads Cooperative

500 15th St

Eads, CO

719.438.2201

 

Eads Auto Supply

404 E 15th St

Eads, CO

719.438.2227

See our $$ off on Selected Tools

 

 

 

J & J Liquor

111 W. 15th St

Eads, CO

719.438.5754

Spiked Carmel Apple Cider Tasting 1-6 Small gifts  & stocking stuffers Open 10 to 10

 

Cinnamon Joe

911 Wansted St.

Eads, CO

719.438.5633

Closed Sat. Nov. 26 in celebration of son's Birthday

 

Home Town Gas & Grill

809 Wansted St

Eads, CO

719438.2206

Sat. Nov 26. FREE Bread Sticks with Purchase of 14" Pizza

Open House Dec 2

 

Love's Travel Stop

601 Hwy 287

Eads, CO

719.438.5500

 

Crow's Stop & Shop

1111 Maine St.

719.438.5881

Join Us for Food Samples Sat. 9 am-12 Noon

 

Kiowa Healthmart

1201 Maine St.

Eads, CO

719.438.5832

Specials on Toys, Christmas Lights & Décor & MORE!

 

 

Kiowa County Press /

Plains Network Services

1208 Maine St.

Eads, CO

719.438.5800 / 719.438.2110

Register to WIN 32’" LED TV

Nov 26-Dec 23

 

Baxter Insurance Agency

101 e 15th St

Eads, CO

719.438.5629

 

Saffer Spray Services

1212 Maine St.

Eads, CO

719.438.5346

 

Kiowa County National Bank

1220 Maine St.

Eads, CO

719.438.5331

 

Crow Luther Cultural Events Center

1304 Maine St

Eads, CO

Free Matinee @1pm

 

Kiowa County Abstract

1304 Goff St

Eads, CO

719.438.5811

 

Haswell  Propane

403 CO Hwy 96

Haswell, CO

719-436-2301

Closed Friday open Sat. Nov. 26 till Noon