City of Tempe issued the following announcement on Nov. 19.
We all have our favorite local shops, restaurants and attractions. The Saturday after Thanksgiving is officially Small Business Saturday. You can do your part to help our local Tempe businesses flourish this holiday season and all year long. Here are five ways to spread some shop local love.
Leave an online review.
When people search online for products and services, often reviews make the difference on whether they make a purchase. Reviews matter!
Get social.
Follow your favorite places on social media. It's where they post their best deals and product tips. Bonus points for sharing one of their posts or posting something positive all your own.
Explore outdoor markets.
Go to Second Sundays on Mill, Merchantile Market at Big Surf or the Tempe Festival of the Arts. You'll see wonderful items, often hand-crafted by the people selling them. And outdoor markets are fun with music, art and yummy treats. Get a snack and something awesome to take home or gift.
Trade local gift cards.
We all love to get gift cards and they are easy to wrap. Instead of searching everywhere for just the right thing, make a plan with friends to exchange only local gift cards this holiday. You'll have fun exploring different shops or trading dinners out.
Think locally.
Next time you start thinking about checking Amazon, think local instead. Tempe Chamber of Commerce has a business directory that can find new shopping sources for you. Or try Local First Arizona's retail site.
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