SHOP LOCAL SAT. NOV. 24

Small Business Saturday is November 24!
 
Small Business Saturday is the Saturday after Thanksgiving on November 24, from 10am to 5pm. The purpose is to support small, locally owned businesses found in our communities.  That day the Granville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Newark Association are working in conjunction to promote Shop Local, Buy Local, Stay Local.
 
Spend the day shopping in the historic Village of Granville and  downtown Newark on Small Business Saturday to find unique, personal holiday gifts. Take a break to enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the local restaurants. Finally spend the night at a quaint inn, bed and breakfast, lodge, or luxurious hotel found throughout both communities.
 
Yes, Nov. 24 is the same date as the Ohio State/Michigan football game. Shoppers are being asked to wear their team colors while participating in Small Business Saturday as many shops and restaurants are offering discounts and prizes for supporting your team.
 
Small Business Saturday is sponsored nationwide by American Express where card holders can register online for a $25 statement credit if their card is used to purchase items at a small business on that day. Cardholders should check back with Amex in November to register their card. Find more at www.Facebook.com/SmallBusinessSaturdayor www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/Shop-Small/
 
Here is a list of additional sites for information on which businesses are participating, specials, and items that may be available for Small Business Saturday.
 
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Licking-County-Small-Business-Saturday/385769731503841
 
www.twitter.com/LCsmallBIZ
 
www.GranvilleOh.com/
 
www.DowntownNewarkOh.com
 
www.EscapeToLickingCounty.com
 
For more information, contact Maggie Barno of the Granville Area Chamber of Commerce at maggie@granvilleoh.comor 740-587-4490. Ron Bower of the Greater Licking County Convention and Visitors Bureau at rbower@EscapeToLickingCounty.comor 740-345-8224.