Vilano Beach Main Street announced its participation in the 10th annual Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28 to support small businesses in Vilano Beach Florida.
Founded by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday is a day to celebrate the small businesses that help support their neighborhoods and is held every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Small Business Saturday has been embraced as part of the holiday shopping tradition as each year shoppers, businesses and public officials come together to Shop Small and show their neighborhood pride.
Understanding the important contributions small businesses make to their communities, Sallie O’Hara recently announced its participation in Small Business Saturday and the Neighborhood Champion program. All day on Nov. 28, the greater Vilano Beach area is encouraged to take part in the Small Business Saturday.
An Evening at Airstream Row featuring Sam Pacetti in concert will round out the day. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. at 190 Airstream Row. Acoustic Anamoly will open at 6 p.m. followed by Sam Pacetti performing from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Drinks will be available. Social distance seating with masks provided, as needed, wil be in effect. Shoppers can stop by during the day to support local businesses and receive Shop Small giveaways like tote bags, buttons and balloons.
American Express created the Neighborhood Champion program to help rally communities around Small Business Saturday and is working alongside numerous business organizations to support local Small Business Saturday celebrations throughout the country.
There are many reasons to shop local with this year being most critical, said Sallie O’Hara, Neighborood Champion.
“Reports show that 62% of U.S. small business reported that they need to see consumer spending return to pre-COVID-19 levels by the end of 2020 in order to stay in business,” she said.
Tickets may be purchased online at Eventbrite for the evening concert at www.eventbrite.com/e/evenings-on-airstream-row-featuring-sam-pacetti-tickets-129922903903.
