Small Business Saturday: Shop Locally in Wheaton Nov. 24
Start your holiday shopping at locally owned stores during Small Business Saturday.
Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses that their community thrives on.
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 in order to continue prospering and building the local economy in Wheaton.
Wheaton Mayor Mike Gresk said small businesses are "the backbone" of the community.
"The economic impact it (small business) has on our commuity in terms of salary and wages is most important, so shopping locally is an integral part of the economy of our city—of any small city," he said.
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.
Wheaton businesses participating in Small Business Saturday include:
- Maxi Cleaners, Inc.
- Tom's Service Center
- Cingular
- It's Our Earth
- Knippen Shoes
- Luong Loi Restaurant
- Stones Jewelry
- Studio 209
- Shane's Deli
- Graham's Fine Chocolates
- Egg'Lectic Cafe
- The Bank Restaurant and Bar
- The Cellar Bistro
- Armbrust Plumbing Heating & AC
- Carlson Paint and Glass
- Ron Stewart Portraiture
- Jeans and a Cute Top Shop
- Muldoon's Irish Pub
- Two Shopaholics
- Ivy Restaurant
- Front Street Cocina
- Front Street Dance Center
- Tasting deVine
- Elements and Starrs
- Carlson True Value Hardware
- Midwest Cyclery
- Yo Yo Land
- Il Sogno
- Suburban Music
- Old World Jewelers
- Wheaton Shoe Repair
- The Bleu Olive
- Austin BBQ
- Sushi Mono
- Hair by Lisa
- Wok 'n Fire
- Harbor Express Cafe
- L'Anne
- Crown Graphics
- Frocks & Frills Vintage
- The Beaded Elf
- Egg Harbor Cafe
- Paoletti's Cleaners
- Nancy's Pizzeria
- Toms-Price Home Furnishings
- El Zarape Restaurant
- Wheaton Meat Co.
- Renberg's Garage
You can also “like” Small Business Saturday on Facebook by visiting www.facebook.com/shopsmall.
Everyone has locally owned businesses in their community, and shopping on Small Business Saturday is the perfect way to give back to the businesses you know and love in your community.
TELL US: What small businesses do you patronize in your town and what makes them great? Share in the comments below.
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Tom's Service Center
206 N Main St, Wheaton, IL -
It's Our Earth
125 N Main St, Wheaton, IL -
Stones Jewelry
107 W Front St, Wheaton, IL -
Studio 209
109 W Front St, Wheaton, IL -
Shane's Deli
201 W Wesley St, Wheaton, IL -
Graham's Fine Chocolates
119 W Front St, Wheaton, IL
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Egg'lectic Cafe
221 Town Sq, Wheaton, IL -
The Bank Restaurant & Bar
121 W Front St, Wheaton, IL -
The Cellar Bistro
132 N Hale St, Wheaton, IL -
Armbrust Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
111 E Illinois St, Wheaton, IL -
Carlson Paint Glass and Art
111 E Front St, Wheaton, IL -
Jeans & A Cute Top Shop
204 W Wesley St, Wheaton, IL -
Muldoon's
133 W Front St, Wheaton, IL -
Two Shopaholics
125 W Front St, Wheaton, IL -
Ivy Restaurant
120 N Hale St, Wheaton, IL -
Front Street Cocina
112 N Hale St, Wheaton, IL -
Front Street Dance Center
123 W Front St, Wheaton, IL (Suite 100) -
Tasting deVine
127 W Front St, Wheaton, IL -
Carlson True Value Hardware
125 E Front St, Wheaton, IL -
MidWest Cyclery
117 E Front St, Wheaton, IL -
Il Sogno Ristorante
100 N Hale St, Wheaton, IL -
Old World Jewelers
212 W Front St, Wheaton, IL -
Wheaton Shoe & Repair
216 W Front St, Wheaton, IL -
The Bleu Olive
139 N Hale St, Wheaton, IL -
Sushi Mono
230 W Front St, Wheaton, IL -
Harbor Express Cafe
120 E Liberty Dr, Wheaton, IL -
L'anne
281 Town Sq, Wheaton, IL -
Egg Harbor Cafe
208 S Hale St, Wheaton, IL -
Paoletti's Cleaners
213 S Main St, Wheaton, IL -
Nancy's Pizza
303 S Main St, Wheaton, IL -
Toms-Price Home Furnishings
303 E Front St, Wheaton, IL -
Wheaton Meat Co.
310 S Main St, Wheaton, IL -
Maxi Cleaners
130 N Main St, Wheaton, IL -
Knippen Shoes
135 N Hale St, Wheaton, IL -
Suburban Music Center
210 W Front St, Wheaton, IL -
Crown Graphic
126 W Liberty Dr, Wheaton, IL -
El Zarape
325 W Front St, Wheaton, IL
Jim Hankes
2:06 pm on Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Adelle's Fine American Fare
535 W Liberty Dr
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-784-8015
****Also participating in Small Business Saturday****
I have voted their craft draft beer selection as my #1 favorite in our area.
Tracy Wernerq
8:55 am on Saturday, November 24, 2012
Natural Pet Market
263 Rice Lake Square
Wheaton IL 60189
630-682-4522
naturalpetmarket.com
only the best healthy stuff for my pack!
Major Tom
5:05 pm on Saturday, November 24, 2012
wheaton meat and south main marathon, both veterans