Blacksburg November 19 2015– Today Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. announced its participation in the 6th annual Small Business Saturday on November 28th to support independent businesses in Downtown Blacksburg. Founded by in American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday® is a day to celebrate the small businesses that help support your neighborhood and is held every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Now in its sixth year, Small Business Saturday has been embraced as part of the holiday shopping tradition as each year shoppers, businesses and public officials come together to Shop Small® and show their neighborhood pride.
Understanding the important contributions small businesses make to their communities, Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. is pleased to announce our participation in Small Business Saturday and the Neighborhood Champion program. On November 28th from 10am to 7pm, the greater Blacksburg area is encouraged to take part in our Small Business Saturday Passports to Downtown Savings at 22 participating downtown businesses. The event will feature great deals, discounts, cash prize raffles, and holiday themed refreshments. Be sure to stop by to support local businesses and receive Shop Small® giveaways like tote bags, buttons and balloons. Passports will be available at participating businesses starting Nov 23.
Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. is also partnering with the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce for a GO Shopping | Shop Small Business Saturday initiative in July and November.
Each participating business will be giving shopper tickets to the first 50 customers. Those tickets will be placed into a drawing for a $100 gift card from the Chamber or $100 in downtown Blacksburg gift certificates.
“Events such as this will be taking place around the country on November 28 in support of small business, which is the backbone of our economy.” (Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce)
Blacksburg Town Council recognizes the importance of supporting small businesses and has passed a Proclamation in support of Small Business Saturday
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As an added incentive parking at metered spaces will be FREE in downtown Blacksburg on Small Business Saturday! Full details available atwww.downtownblacksburg.com
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