Saturday, November 30, 2013

It's Small Business Saturday!

We love our national chains, but we also love our mom-n-pops!  Today is Small Business Saturday, a chance to show our locally owned businesses some love and some dollars.

Did you know that when you shop at an independent business, more of your money gets reinvested right back into Uptown?  "A study conducted by Andersonville Development Corporation in Chicago shows that for every $100 spent at a national chain only $43 stays in the community. If that same $100 is spent at locally owned independent stores $68 stays in the community."

There are truly too many locally owned businesses to list, but you have your favorites, we're sure.  Spend some money there!  Choose an independent retailer close to home and be a champion.

The Explore Uptown page has some "special finds."  Check 'em out.

These businesses have reached out to UU with notice of their specials for Small Business Saturday.  It is just a thumbnail version of what's available in our community.  Show them, and others, that your love them buy shopping there!

Hollenberg & Co. (4609 N Clark) is offering 30% off all furniture all weekend.

Revive Massage Therapy (4860 N Clark):


Spoil Me Salon (4660 N Broadway):



Crew (4804 N Broadway).  Earn a $5 bonus gift card for every $25 in gift cards purchased between November 30th and December 24th.  Bonus gift cards can be used between January 7th and March 6th, 2014.

Baker & Nosh Gift Boxes (1303 W Wilson).  Beginning December 1st, Baker & Nosh will be offering three unique bakery inspired gift boxes for the holiday season including:
  • Coffee Lover's Box | $50.  Includes a can of La Colombe coffee beans, a Baker & Nosh coffee much, a jar of La Colombe coffee caramel, and a bar of Amedei chocolate.
  • Baker & Nosh Cheese Crate | $75.  Includes 3 cheeses, a charcuterie selection, box of gourmet Water Wheel crackers, dried and fresh fruit, and specialty jam in a custom reclaimed wood crate by Square Nail (http://squarenailchicago.com/).
  • Baker & Nosh Deluxe Cheese Crate | $100.  Includes 5 cheeses featuring a Camembert and Baker & Nosh's house cheese spread, Neva Betta crackers, box of gourmet Water Wheel crackers, dried and fresh fruit, and specialty jam in a custom reclaimed wood crate by Square Nail (http://squarenailchicago.com/).
  • Pair a gift box any gift box with a floral arrangement from Forget me Knodt (http://forgetmeknodt.com/) next door and get free delivery within the city of Chicago!

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