SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Holiday shopping crowds were out in full force as many customers looked to support and shop local for Small Business Saturday.

Holiday shopping crowds were out in full force as many customers looked to support and shop local for Small Business Saturday. A little holiday magic was on display in Middletown, which included a horse and carriage and pictures with Santa Claus. The rollout of activities is a part of the town’s 36th Annual Holiday on Main Street, also known...

Small Business Saturday is a campaign to remind folks to shop local this holiday season.

Small Business Saturday is just a day away. It’s a campaign to remind folks to shop local this holiday season.

The Small Business Saturday “Holiday on Main” event in Manchester runs from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, November 27.

This Saturday, state residents are encouraged to shop local for Small Business Saturday. After the bustle of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to highlight Connecticut small businesses and local shops, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). “While people in Connecticut should be supporting their Main Street businesses every day of the year, this…

Local business owners hope people will shop small this season to help keep the local economy moving forward as the state tries to emerge from the pandemic.

Connecticut residents are supporting local shops this year for Small Business Saturday.

As holiday shopping takes off, people looked for gifts from jewelry to toys in Middletown.

As holiday shopping takes off, people looked for gifts from jewelry to toys in Middletown. “I just want to support the small business. It’s very important these guys stay open,” said Marc Riccio of Madison. “I do online anyway some, not as much. We like going out to the stores,” said Cathy Riccio of Madison. A big question remains...