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Small Business Saturday 2012

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Shop Locally in Woonsocket Today During Small Business Saturday

Start your holiday shopping at locally owned stores during Small Business Saturday.

Today is Small Business Saturday, two days after Thanksgiving — a day for everyone to support the small businesses that their community thrives on. American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy in Woonsocket.  Jeanne Pepin Budnick, chairperson of  the Blackstone Valley Independent Business Alliance, which is partnering with the Northern RI Chamber of Commerce to promote Small Business Saturday, said the day is a national focus on their year-round effort to …

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Northern RI Chamber, Woonsocket Businesses Gearing For Small Business Saturday

Small Business Owners - Comment with Saturday hours, locations.

  The Northern RI Chamber of Commerce and the Blackstone Valley Independent Business Alliance are gearing for Small Business Saturday this weekend in Woonsocket, distributing about 100 mats for local business owners to advertise the day outside their doors.  Small Business Saturday, two days after Thanksgiving, is a day for everyone to support the small businesses that the community thrives on. American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. Whether you're a brick-and-mortar retail store, restaurant or online-only business, you’re a part of it, just by being a small business owner. To participate, you just have to be open for business this …

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