Thanksgiving is almost here and the Black Friday ads are rolling. The big box stores – WalMart, Target, Macy, Toys-R-Us – just to name a few, along with the outlet malls and Amazon. Wow, they’re all vying for our attention. Look at me! Shop here!
Well, they all have their place, but Small Business Saturday is about remembering the hold that the small independent business has in our community and in our hearts.
Walking in to a small business in our downtown means the owner is probably there. They will probably remember your name or your face. They might remember your order last month or last year or, maybe, your favorite everyday meal order.
“How are the kids? Saw your aunt last week…..” The big box stores can’t compete with this level of concern for their customers.
Small Business Saturday is about remembering the independent businessperson that comes to work every day and struggles against all odds to keep the doors open. They pay taxes in our community. They support each other by purchasing from their neighbors – lunch from the local grill, custom work shirts from the downtown store, or carpet for their shop from the local dealer.
Small Business Saturday is when we show our support and appreciation to our local businesspeople for keeping the doors open and for making our downtown such a great place!
Did you know out every $100 spent in our downtown businesses, $68 stays in our local economy through taxes, payroll and related business expenditures? But spend it with a big box or national chain and only $43 stays local. And spend it on-line, well, unless that e-retailer is in Clawson…nothing stays local.
Remember your downtown businesses this year. It’s a vote of support for our community!
American Express is offering an added incentive to Shop Small. Eligible American Express cardholders may register their card and receive a $25 credit on their statement for any purchase of $25 or more at a Small Business on November 26th. To see the details and register a card go to: http://www.facebook.com/SmallBusinessSaturday
Small Business Specials in Downtown Clawson
Wunderground
Wunderground Magic will be giving free magic tricks as our holiday gift to you for joining us at the shop. These make great stocking stuffers for your young magicians. It’s our way of saying “Thank you” for making us a part of your community.
Salon Oggi
30% off all services (new clients only)
30% off all retail items
Free gift with any gift certificate of $100 or more
Flipside Records
10% off all CD’s, DVD’s, Video Games & Toys
Black Lotus Brewery
20% off your bill when you show a holiday shopping receipt from a Michigan business
