Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support small businesses that help our community thrive.
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 to continue prospering and building the local economy in Eureka and Wildwood.
"Eureka is filled with small business owners. I have seen a real movement of them banning together to strengthen their voice. Old Town Eureka is working on forming a business group to stay up-to-date on events and issues that they face," said Julie Wood, Eureka director of economic development.
"I also have had meetings with businesses like Dickey Bub and The Wallach House to figure out ways they can reach out to the community to attract local shoppers."
Wood said she sees more business managers and owners working closely with the Eureka Chamber of Commerce by attending luncheons, networking events and lunch and learns.
Last year, 100 million people nationwide participated in Small Business Saturday by shopping at locally owned stores to help boost the economy and their communities.
According to the American Express webpage about Small Business Day, the following businesses are participating this Saturday:
GIBBYS
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LOS CABOS
EUREKA WINE HOUSE
MICHELLE'S CAFE
CHICK-N-ELLY'S
JOE BOCCARDIS RESTURANT
CEE KAY SUPPLY INC
D & C CYCLE PARTS & PERFORMANCE
EUREKA CHAMBER OF COMMER
ROCKWOOD GUNS
QUIKTRIP
THE GOLDEN HORSESHOE TACK
FOREVER ENDEAVOR CYCLES
PHILS BAR B QUE
SUPER SMOKERS BBQ
UNION ITALIAN MARKET
DANCE ART DANCE STUDIO
BYERLY RV
DAN'S LIQUOR
CHINA WOK
EL NOPAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT
POOR RICHARDS
PATRIOT ARMS
ZA OGGI| TAKE BAKE PIZZ
BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS
B AND B GAME SHOP
WHITE CASTLE 110050
WHOLESALE PLUMBING SUPPLY
EUREKA MUSIC CENTER LLC
DICKEY BUB FARM AND HOME
KIRKWOOD MATERIAL SUPP WEST
ROCKWOOD LUMBER COMPANY
STUDIO 143 DESIGNZ
MELROSE QUILTS AND SEWFORTH
MIDWEST MOTORS
HORIZON AUTOS
MIDWEST SURGICAL
MATHIS GROUP
EUREKA RENTAL
EUREKA SCREEN PRINT
EUREKA SIGN AND DISPLAY
MY VET ANIMAL CLINIC
ST LOUIS CHIROPRACTIC
BEARDSLEY BARBER SHOP
EUREKA PEDIATRICS
PROREHAB EUREKA
THE TAN CO. EUREKA
VIP CLEANERS EUREKA
37 CLARKSON EYECARE
MERCY CLINIC IM EUREKA
PATIENTS FIRST HEALTH CAR
MERCY URGENT CARE EUREKA
CLARKSON EYECARE #00
THE RIGHT SOLUTION INC
ADVANCED PAIN CENTERS
METRO FOOT SPECIALISTS
EUREKA SMILE CENTER
EUREKA URGENT CARE
FUTURE AIRE
MERCY IMAGING/LAB
HEALING LASER CLINICS
EUREKA AUTO COLLISION CTR
PRO-TINT OF ST LOUIS INC
WINES OF WILDWOOD
HEELS
Everyone also can “like” Small Business Saturday on Facebook by visiting www.facebook.com/shopsmall.
"Shopping small" on Small Business Saturday is the perfect way to give back to the businesses we know and love.
What small businesses do you patronize and what makes them great? What other businesses are participating in Small Business Day, in addition to the ones listed here? Share in the comments below.
