The 'ings To Do
by Monica Preston
Vice President, BC Chamber of Commerce

Buying



Small Business Saturday (SBS) is rapidly approaching! Held the Saturday after Black Friday, SBS aims to bring awareness to small businesses all around the country. Launched November 27th, 2010, it initially encouraged people all around the country to support small, local businesses. The day became official in 2011 when the United States Senate unanimously passed a resolution in support of SBS.

In 2012, every state in the union from governors to mayors and even President Obama championed SBS. So what does this national shopping holiday have to do with anything and why does it matter? Well, in 2014, an estimated $14.3 billion was spent at small independent businesses in one day! That’s amazing! As if it couldn’t get any better; in 2015, 95 million people went out to shop at small businesses! But wait, last year brought the most solid reporting of shopping since 2010 on SBS with a whopping $15.4 billion spent at independent retailers and restaurants on that day alone!

So, what does this mean for Boulder City? We are a community chock full of small businesses and independent retailers and entrepreneurs. When these small businesses have more locals supporting them, the local economy thrives; more money flows into the local businesses which helps to expand product offerings and inventory which leads to more choices for consumers to purchase. This is more than just shopping, although that’s a pretty fun ‘ing’ as well! SBS is about creating relationships with the business owners in your community and knowing that your hard earned money is appreciated locally.

Wherever you like to roam, make it a point to shop for your holiday gifts and beyond at some of our fabulous small businesses. Looking for something particular? Check out the Member Search at BoulderCityChamberofCommerce.com. Maybe take a stroll and stop into the first place you see! Chances are you’ll find something on someone’s wish list! Small Business Saturday is November 25!






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