Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: noon payment, noon.com’s in-house payment solution and gateway for local businesses, has become the latest e-Empower partner of Khalifa Fund, an initiative for the development of digital businesses and of e-commerce. The partnership will provide Abu Dhabi-based SMEs and micro-entrepreneurs with additional support to growRead More →
Harborough District Council is aiming to create a special new Platinum Jubilee Fund to support local organizations and celebrate the Queen’s 70th anniversary as monarch Harborough District Council is aiming to create a special new Platinum Jubilee Fund to support local organizations and celebrate the Queen’s 70th anniversary as monarch.Read More →
Businesses in Mansfield and Ashfield are invited to register for a free event to guide them on how best to retain and recruit top talent. Mansfield District Council is supporting the Mansfield and Ashfield Talent Recruitment event to be held at Vision West Nottinghamshire College’s Derby Road campus in theRead More →
At hardly any time in recent memory has support for local businesses been greater. From evolving COVID protocols to ongoing supply chain disruptions, businesses of all sizes have worked hard, with community support, to meet the challenges of the past few years. As the South Surrey and White Rock ChamberRead More →
Published: 08:30 26 January 2022 With the Plan B measures lifted, we all hope that as a society we will quickly learn to live and thrive in a world with Covid-19. It means businesses are getting back to normal and looking to the future, letting go of surviving today andRead More →
As someone who taught New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) students about the social and economic impacts of consumer spending power, Deborah Irvine Anderson knows how female consumers can shape trends. Putting this knowledge to good use, she recently launched 100 Women Who Shop KV to help support local businesses strugglingRead More →
jess slater Submitted by Hélène Mollart A new events manager has been appointed at the Haslington Support Group. Based in Haslington, Jess Slater, nurse, mother of two and former wedding planner, takes over the role of events manager, press liaison and public relations from Helen Mollart, who will continue toRead More →
Dress art is now available at Hopewell and Prince George Breez-In convenience stores. Drop fifty cents into a gumball machine, turn the handle, open the door, and collect mini works of art created by local artists. Instead of chewing gum, the capsules include an artistic button / pin with aRead More →
II’ve gotten into the habit of reading labels and packaging more carefully, really learning where my food comes from, and buying local whenever I can. In the spring and summer, I feel like the community around me does too. Grocery stores and local markets are bursting with produce and customers.Read More →
The weeks leading up to Christmas are often the busiest times for many retail businesses. In Lethbridge, several organizations have encouraged local shopping in the community to keep money in the local economy. “The Downtown Business Revitalization Zone had a number of promotions that hoped to encourage people to shopRead More →
But it seemed natural for the Genesis Bank, with $ 57.2 million in assets, one of two banks in the country to be designated a multiracial minority deposit institution. “We’re going to lead with ideas, commitment and brainpower,” Gordon said. “It has become very clear to me and the wholeRead More →
As the year draws to a close, it reminds me of the challenges our small business community has faced over the past two years. We continue to deal with the economic and social fallout from the pandemic, with some businesses closing for the last time. However, even in these difficultRead More →
The Oxfordshire Association for the Blind (OAB) was supported by local businesses to raise funds for local blind and visually impaired people by donating prizes for their New Years raffle. After a difficult year navigating Covid, the Oxfordshire Association for the Blind (OAB) has adapted its services, so that theyRead More →
Nothing says true love like a year of picking up trash. This might become my favorite gift this year. The others sit wrapped up, tidy and pretty, under the tree. My garage, on the other hand, is neither tidy nor pretty. It’s full of trash bags, broken gear and crowdedRead More →
SANTA MARGARITA — The town of Santa Margarita was in great shape this weekend for the 4th annual Santa Margarita Beautiful Holiday Walk, held on the evening of Saturday, December 11 from 5-8 p.m. The event, presented by the Santa Margarita Village Association and Santa Margarita Beautiful, promotes local businessesRead More →
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) – Downtown Fairhope is known for its shopping and dining. Now, just in time for Christmas, something to make your visit a little easier. “We wanted to do something so we could tell people that we’re being proactive about the parking situation, we know there’s a problem,Read More →
SANTA MARGARITA — The town of Santa Margarita was in great shape this weekend for the 4th annual Santa Margarita Beautiful Holiday Walk, held on the evening of Saturday, December 11 from 5-8 p.m. The event, presented by the Santa Margarita Village Association and Santa Margarita Beautiful, promotes local businessesRead More →
If you’re like many of us, you’ve already started looking for the perfect Christmas gifts for your friends and family. More often than not, these gifts can be found on store shelves right here in Greater Victoria. As always at this time of year, we ask readers to shop locallyRead More →
Local veterans will have a brighter holiday season thanks to the efforts of a local resident and many supporters. Cindy Whisman of New Baltimore recently launched a campaign to support veterans residing in Michigan’s new Veterans Homes in Chesterfield Township. His efforts paid off on December 7, when $4,000 ofRead More →
Consumers Energy will double West Coast Cash for a limited time this month. West Coast Cash is a creation of the West Coast Chamber of Commerce, based at Eighth Street in Holland. HOLLAND – For a limited time this month, Consumers Energy will double West Coast Cash for residents whoRead More →
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Business owners said Black Friday and Small Business Saturday brought in a lot of people as tourists and locals shopped. Up and down East Market Street, NULU was buzzing with shoppers on Saturday. “It’s a steady stream of people and it’s very different from last year,”Read More →
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) – Small Business Saturday is a nationally recognized day where the local community goes to great lengths to get their consumers to support the local. It’s always the Saturday following Thanksgiving and Black Friday every year for this specific reason. In 2011, the Senate unanimously passed aRead More →
As we enter the post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping season, an industry group estimates sales will rise 6% from 2020. The Retailers Association of Massachusetts (RAM) released its annual forecast on Monday, which does not match the 9% rise in sales in 2020, nor the National Retail Federation’s forecast of an 8.5%Read More →
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – Small Business Saturday is just a few days away and on Wednesday some local, state and federal officials are urging people to think about restaurants as they seek to support their favorite local businesses. If you look around, Parkville Market has just about any type ofRead More →
Mayor Greg Fischer joins Jennifer Rubenstein, Executive Director of the Louisville Independent Business Alliance, in calling on residents to support local stores, restaurants and entrepreneurs by shopping for the holidays at local businesses this year. “As we head into another holiday season with the pandemic still a concern, it isRead More →
Image source: Getty Images It is no secret that many local businesses have suffered a severe blow during the pandemic. In fact, many have been forced to shut down permanently due to the devastating impact of the economic crisis. This is all the more reason to help the businesses thatRead More →
INDIANAPOLIS – Small Business Saturday is a nationally recognized day when the local community goes out of its way to get their consumers to support the locals. Small Business Saturday is always the Saturday after Thanksgiving and Black Friday each year for this specific reason. In 2011, the Senate unanimouslyRead More →
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BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (WAFB) – Sometimes the best gifts come from shopping locally. At least that’s what the people of Mid City are hoping for tonight. White Night Light promotes everything locally, from artisans to vendors and businesses. “For those of us who are in this concert, it’s a hugeRead More →
INDIANAPOLIS – Small Business Saturday is a nationally recognized day when the local community goes to great lengths to get their consumers to support the local. Small Business Saturday is still the Saturday following Thanksgiving and Black Friday each year for this specific reason. In 2011, the Senate unanimously passedRead More →
The Local Journalism Sustainability Act (LJSA) was recently introduced to the House and has now been presented to the Senate – and will benefit everyone in this community! Unlike many problems in Washington, this legislation enjoys bipartisan support and aims to provide benefits to local communities across the United StatesRead More →
item DETROIT (FOX 2) – Support Michigan businesses with your holiday shopping this year. The Buy Michigan Now Gift Guide aims to encourage buyers to spend their money on local businesses to help rejuvenate the state’s economy. Following: What is behind this year’s Christmas tree shortage? “Most of us can’tRead More →
Cathie Sheetz was a healthy 37-year-old just months ago, said her husband Ducky Sheetz, who is well known in the Dewey and Rehoboth restaurant industry. In July, she was in pain and went to Beebe Healthcare, where they found she had induced hepatitis, Ducky said. She was sent home aboutRead More →
Northern Ireland’s retail, hospitality and service sectors need your support to help them recover from the impact of the pandemic. That’s why anyone who hasn’t applied for their Spend Local card should do so now. Economy Minister Gordon Lyons with Alistair Robinson, owner of Cycleology bicycle store. This was theRead More →
Fisherman’s Town encourages residents and visitors to show their support for local businesses this month. Shop Fishermen short of July 16 for 23 and characteristics approximately 60 companies offer offers. Participating businesses range from restaurants to family amusement parks to farmer’s market vendors. “As our community continues to lead theRead More →
ELLSWORTH – Healthy Acadia, in partnership with the City of Ellsworth, hired a coordinator to connect local businesses with support resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sonya Connelly is the Business Outreach Coordinator in Ellsworth this fall as part of the publicly funded Keep ME Healthy initiative. Working with city staff,Read More →