Thursday, December 6, 2012
The following is a letter to the editor.
The following is a letter to the editor. On behalf of the Downtown Initiative Committee of the Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of Waltham and neighboring communities for their support of local, independent small businesses on Small Business Saturday, November 24th. Shop Small Saturday, the day after Black Friday each year, was created to remind people that local small businesses are the foundation of a community. Many small business owners support local charities and pay local taxes. Where we shop, where we eat and where we spend our cultural and recreation time, makes our community home. Our one-of-a-kind businesses, museums and historic mansion homes are an integral…
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Is your business taking part in Small Business Saturday? Share your deals here.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses their community thrives on. If you are a small business owner, leave your deal in the comments section below, so that residents can support your business. 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. Last year, 100 million people nationwide participated in Small Business Saturday by shopping at locally owned stores to …
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
While Black Friday may be the official start to the holiday shopping season, Small Business Saturday isn't far behind. Here in Waltham, shoppers have the opportunity to browse a plethora of local, independently-owned stores in the city. Locals can find much of what they may need either at locally-owned stores or "big box" stores. As shoppers gear up for this holiday season and Small Business Saturday, we want to know more about where you find the best products, service and deals in the Waltham community. What small business in Waltham can you not live without? Let us know in the comments section below. Is it your favorite coffee shop? The friendly hardware store? That fabulous consignment shop where you find amazing deals? Share your …
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