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What small businesses in Erie County are offering for Small Business Saturday
Somerset stores are preparing for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday
Shoppers are gearing up for some great Black Friday and Small Business Saturday specials in Somerset.
Erie is a city filled with small businesses who will be partaking in Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30.
“Small Business Saturday is one of the many days of the year where we can celebrate local small businesses that are owned and operated by people in our communities,” said Kyle Churman, owner of Werner Books. “This gives us a great opportunity during the holiday season to give back to the places that give back to their communities. We’ve had some of the best sales days ever on Small Business Saturdays and we’re hoping this year is the same.”
The Small Business Administration states that Small Business Saturday was started by American Express in 2010 and was officially cosponsored by the Small Business Association in 2011.
Last year, the Small Business Administration reported that Americans spent an estimated $201 billion during Small Business Saturday.
We’ve scoured social media and the internet to find a list of local events for Small Business Saturday. If you are a small business owner who doesn’t see your event posted on this list and would like to be included, please email nsorensen@gannett.com with details.
Erie Downtown Partnership Miracle on State Street
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Erie Downtown Partnership have scheduled a Small Business Saturday experience in downtown Erie while partnering with Copper Carriage, The Dollhouse at Pointe Foure Boutique and the Flagship City District.
Miracle on State Street will be a vendor fair aimed to engage the community and kick off the holiday shopping season for downtown Erie businesses.
Vendors will be set up in various locations, including the Boston Store at 101 Boston Store Place, the 1020 Collective at 1020 Holland St., and the Flagship City Food Hall at 22 Nort Park Row. A map will be provided.
Businesses within the downtown district will also be competing in a window decorating contest. The contest will start on Small Business Saturday and conclude on Dec. 18 at the Flagship City Food Hall’s holiday party where the winners will be announced.
The public can vote on their favorite window design by scanning a QR code in the business window and placing a vote on a Google doc.
Community skating opens for season Saturday
The community skating rink in downtown Erie will also be opening for the season on Small Business Saturday.
The hours are Fridays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
Small Business Saturday with Glass Growers
Glass Growers Gallery at 10 E. Fifth St., will be open on Small Business Saturday starting at 9 a.m. offering a variety of artisan goods and artwork.
Spend $50 at Glass Growers and get $5 back in Glass Grower Gallery bucks, plus $5 in GGG bucks just by walking in the door. This event will also include holiday refreshments and raffle baskets.
A chance of free popcorn for a year at PopLuck
PopLuck at 1535 W. Eighth St. will open at 11 a.m. and offer a special where if you buy three bags of popcorn in any size you get a fourth bag free.
PopLuck will also be holding a drawing on Small Business Saturday for a chance to win free popcorn for a year.
Small Business Saturday at Werner Books
Werner Books and Coffee at 3608 Liberty St. opens at 9 a.m. on Small Business Saturday and plans to release its winter drink menu. A craft area will also be available for children.
Photos with the Grinch at Mud Puppies
On Small Business Saturday, Mud Puppies at 3867 Peach St., the Grinch will be available for photos.
Pictures will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A single photo will cost $15 and two photos will be $25. All proceeds will benefit the Companion Animal Coalition.
Adoptable kittens will be available for meet and greet at the event. Visitors will receive a goodie bag for their pet upon entry and can enter for a basket raffle.
Small Business Day popup at The Loft
The Loft Hair Salon and Beauty Bar at 3214 W. Lake Road is hosting a permanent jewelry and henna popup event on Small Business Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
Appointments can be made by calling 814-392-1959.
Gift cards will be available, and every $100 spent will earn you an additional $25 on the gift card.
Small Business Saturday at City Gallery
City Gallery at 1503 State St. will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
At the gallery, visitors will find artwork, jewelry, photography, sculptures and more.
The gallery is scheduled to host live music by Jesse Royer from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Vendor market at the 1020 Collective
The 1020 Collective at 1020 Holland St. will be hosting a small business market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This market will showcase work and products from local artists and small businesses. More information can be found on their Facebook event page.
Small Business Saturday in Waterford
The Heritage Center and Green Bean Express at 991 Route 19 in Waterford will be hosting a vendor show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This show includes a holiday-themed craft for kids, jewelry vendors and more.
Learn more about the show by visiting their Facebook event page.
Love Light Heart and Soul and The Hippie Space to host vendor extravaganza
On Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Love Light Heart and Soul and The Hippie Space at 223 W. Main St. in Girard will be celebrating Small Business Saturday.
The Girard shop will be offering deals exclusive to Small Business Saturday with discounts on their featured products. The shop will also be hosting a vendor fair with 10 local vendors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Contact Nicholas Sorensen at nsorensen@gannett.com.
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