Thursday, November 17, 2022 (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM) (CST)
Description
The annual Holiday Business Bounce is an initiative of the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce to support SHOPPING LOCAL before going online or venturing out of town!Participation is open to all Chamber members, and is held twice a year. The Spring event is always the Thursday before Mother's Day, and the Holiday Biz Bounce is always the Thursday prior to Thanksgiving.
Shoppers "bounce" from biz to biz, on the hunt for holiday specials, super savings & promos!
Why shop local?
- Small businesses generate $68 of local economic return for every $100 spent with them.
- Small businesses donate 250% more than large businesses to community causes.
- Local business generates 70% more local economic activity per square foot than big box retail.
- Businesses with fewer than 20 employees make up 89% of US employers.
- 25% of local businesses closed because of low sales or limited cash flow.
Original source can be found here.