Small Business Saturday is right around the corner. It comes on the heels of Black Friday and leads in Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday. What makes this day special is that it shines a light on the local small businesses in our area. Northwest Indiana is teaming with unique establishments which are run be great people who live right in our community.
There are many benefits to shopping local, but don’t take it from me, take a look at these statements from small business owners who are living their lives and rocking their trades right here in NWI.
And to make things even nicer, we have compiled a list of great deals happening at local establishments this coming Saturday, November 28, 2015 (Small Business Saturday, just so you know).
Deals and Specials
CARTRONIX, INC. of Valparaiso, Indiana, proudly announces its participation in the Coats for Kids program for a fourth year. This program helps to generate donations of new and gently-used winter coats for local children in need. Every customer who brings in a new or gently used children’s winter coat will get up to a $50 discount on the installation of a new remote car starter system. All ValpoLife viewers and followers will also be able to save 15% off any CD player or navigation radio, 20% off any car stereo speakers, plus a coupon for $20.00 of any labor installation.
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LUBEZNIK CENTER FOR THE ARTS' 6th annual Holiday Artisan market features thousands of holiday gift-giving possibilities at every price point by artisans from the Midwest and across the country. On small business Saturday, all customers will receive 10% off of all items purchased. Those who spend more than $50 will receive a free LCA Tote Bag.
ENGSTROM JEWELERS will be offering our "4 inches and it's free!" special. Here's how the special will work: Any purchase made between November 27, 2015 through December 24, 2015 at one of our Engstrom Jewelers locations will have the full purchase price refunded. This will happen ONLY if the Engstrom Jewelers location where the purchase was made gets 4 inches of newly fallen snow on January 1st, between 12:01 AM and 11:59 PM (a 24-hour period).*
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DUNELAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is hosting their Retail Open House on Small Business Saturday in conjunction with our Hometown Holiday Celebration. The Chamber is encouraging people to visit there local retailers and restaurants by putting together a retail map with all the businesses that are offering specials that day and are extending their hours.
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EXTRA MILE FITNESS COMPANY will be hosting a special Small Business Saturday Fun Run with TOPO shoes. You can run and then get some great shopping in afterward with deals on running gear, shoes, gift cards, and more!
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FIREHOUSE SUBS OF HOBART is ready to feed your business during the busy weekend ahead! For Black Friday weekend, November 26 – 29th, they are offering deals on sandwich platters of subs along with drinks, chips and pickles to busy retail businesses who will be up to their ears in holiday shoppers with no time to go out and grab something to eat.
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BARGAIN BARN INC. is hosting a week-long sale in their store! Monday November 23-Saturday November 28 EVERYTHING in the store is 20% off the ticket price! These savings can be applied to layaway as well. Bargain Barn will be closing Wednesday November 25 at 5pm and will be closed Thursday November 26 and will resume normal business hours Friday opening at 9am.
"Small business is vital to the success of every community. I applaud our small business owners for their commitment and investment to the City of Hammond." Always remember to support small business, because it's the heart of our business community." - Africa Tarver, Director or Economic Development for City of Hammond
"Local small businesses are the core of the community. When you choose to shop at local small businesses, that supports jobs for local people and any profits generated are likely to be spent locally as well. At We Are Family Home Care, we are locally owned and operated as well as life-long residents of the community. We make a point to support local organizations and events related to our clients. We are not a franchise and created our independent company in the very spirit of locally owned small business hiring local, spending local, and supporting other local small businesses." - Jason Bazarko, owner of We Are Family Home Care
"Shopping at local family owned businesses is critical this time of year, many small businesses may have a seasonality to them and as we head into the holidays the visitor traffic slows down and we must rely on those in our community to sustain the business and its' employees through the winter months, who in turn spend their paychecks within the community, it is a self perpetuating model when done right." - Tim Anderson, Owner of Shady Creek Winery
"Shopping local is an excellent way to boost our local economy. When you shop locally, you are helping a family. Local business owners are invested in the community because their kids go to the local schools, they attend the local churches, and they frequent other local businesses. So the money that you invest here, stays here." - Tevlyn Schwerd, Owner of Bargain Barn Inc.
"As owners of a small business, Todd and I think it's extremely important to support the other local businesses around us because not only are we putting our money back into the local economy that will stay here, we are helping to create more jobs in the area so people won't have to travel so far for work, schools are benefiting because many business owners grew up in the area and have their kids attending the local schools, and we're helping nonprofits in the area to benefit as well because small businesses are very generous to local causes. It's an effect that comes full circle." - Heather Henderlong, owner of Extra Mile Fitness Company
"We are big supporters of shopping local. By supporting local businesses you are supporting your family, friends, and neighbors in your community. This helps local economy and quality of living in your community as a whole." - Beth Luncsford, Marketing Director for the Duneland Chamber of Commerce
"This nationally recognized day encourages people across the nation to shop at small, local businesses. Shopping local is an investment in your community; more of your dollars local rather than going to a faraway corporation. Participating businesses in our Region are running promotions and deals to celebrate #ShopSmall." - Jane Powers, Membership Director for the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce
WHITE KEY GALLERY makes holiday shopping a pleasure. It is easy to find a truly unique gift for that certain special person in your life. You know the gift you choose will be the perfect fit and will be one-of-a-kind. All of the art featured in the gallery is original and carefully created by local and regional artists. Stop in the gallery and browse our collection of wall art, pottery, blown glass, metal sculptures, stained glass, jewelry and keepsake boxes, wooden candlesticks, jewelry and much more. Experience holiday shopping at its best at White Key Gallery in downtown Valparaiso!
FIDDLEHEAD RESTAURANT will be serving a delicious Black Friday, Saturday and Sunday Breakfast Buffet! The Buffet will be starting at 9am on Black Friday and will be featuring our yummy Biscuits & Gravy, Quiche, Croissant French Toast, and more.
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CATHERINE's BRIDAL BOUTIQUE is having a huge sale on their dress selection! Black Friday price reductions on all Bridal Gowns, Bridesmaid Dresses, Mother of the Bride and Cocktail dresses start Monday 11/23 and are good through Saturday 11/28! Find your dream dress at an unbeatable price this week only.
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