Shop Local in Wall this Small Business Saturday

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23 Nov 2022


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This Small Business Saturday, the team at Wall Economic Development Corporation would like to thank all of the small businesses in Wall for the positive impact they have on our lives – during the holidays and all year long! Many favorite shopping memories are made when visiting a small business in a downtown setting. There is something special about shopping at a local store where the owners greet you by name, swap stories with you, and ask you how your family is doing. You will undoubtedly experience this type of friendly atmosphere in Wall, SD. 

Recognizing Local Businesses this Small Business Saturday

American Express created Small Business Saturday in 2010. The celebration takes place each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and has been cosponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) since 2011. It is a reminder to show appreciation to local shops and restaurants and to encourage shopping small throughout the holiday season. It is also an excuse to visit them to see what they have to offer.

Shopping small in Wall positively impacts our local economy and the U.S. economy. In the last 25 years, small businesses have created over 60 percent of new jobs, just one of the many important reasons to direct holiday spending toward small businesses.

In November of 2021, American Express reported that the results of a study found consumers shopping small during the holidays that year could likely contribute approximately $695B to the national small business economy. According to the study, 78 percent of small businesses noted that 2021 holiday sales would keep their business up and running in 2022. 

The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) reported that the support small businesses receive on Small Business Saturday helps them to start the holiday season strong. 92 percent of small businesses said that Small Business Saturday helps attract attention to their business throughout the holidays and 96 percent of Small Business Saturday shoppers said that this day gives them a thirst for shopping small more often. 

Shop Small in Wall

Local businesses tend to offer specials and discounts this time of year to add some excitement to holiday shopping. Some shops will even have extended hours during the holidays and on Small Business Saturday or hold exclusive events. 

Dakota Sky Stone, The Little Outpost, and Wall Stompin' Grounds Coffee House are just a few of the small businesses located in Wall. Be sure to check out more Wall shops and restaurants this Small Business Saturday, whether it be a business you frequent or one you’ve just recently heard about. 

How to Support Wall Businesses

Shopping small can be as easy as grabbing a cup of coffee from a nearby cafe in Wall. Whether you are getting a bite to eat at a family-owned restaurant or buying a gift for your friend at a mom-and-pop shop, you are helping to support small businesses and build the national and local economies. Go the extra mile and give these independent retailers a satisfactory review online and share your interest on social media.  

Small businesses bring character to Wall, generate new jobs, strengthen the economy, and make for unique little adventures with friends and family. Join us in buying in-store and online from local independent retailers on November 26th this year! 
 

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