SOUTHWICK – On Monday, Oct. 16, the Economic Development Commission sent out a press release announcing that they will be promoting Small Business Saturday in Southwick. A nation-wide event that was started by the American Express corporation in 2010, this one-day event takes place on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and encourages holiday shoppers to buy locally. This year, Small Business Saturday will be on Nov. 25.
The Southwick Flower Shop is already gearing up for Christmas. (Photo courtesy of Greg Fitzpatrick)
With a majority of small businesses in Southwick being located on College Hwy, Feeding Hills Road, and Congamond Road, it gives people the opportunity to benefit from what several local businesses in town provide.
Michael McMahon, Economic Development Commission member, informed the Select Board about the event. Russ Fox, a Select Board member as well as a small business owner in town, is in complete support of Small Business Saturday.
“I think it’s a great idea,” said Fox, who co-owns the Southwick Flower Shop. “I’m always a big supporter of supporting all businesses in the town of Southwick.”
If any small business in Southwick would like to take part in Small Business Saturday, send your name, name of business, address, and contact information to [email protected]. More information on this event can also be seen on Southwick EDC page.
