{"id":15303,"date":"2023-11-20T14:13:45","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T20:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smallbizsurvival.com\/?p=15303"},"modified":"2023-11-20T14:13:45","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T20:13:45","slug":"shop-indie-local-week-and-holiday-season-its-way-more-than-shop-small-saturday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smallbizsurvival.com\/2023\/11\/shop-indie-local-week-and-holiday-season-its-way-more-than-shop-small-saturday.html","title":{"rendered":"Shop Indie Local Week and Holiday Season, it’s way more than Shop Small Saturday"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Guest post by\u00a0Jen Risley, AMIBA<\/a><\/h3>\n

Thank you for your commitment to building the local economy movement!<\/p>\n

Wishing you an inspiring Shop Indie Local Week<\/a>\u00a0with the entire community. My cat Shamu (above) can’t wait for\u00a0Plaid Friday!<\/p>\n

One practical step: #ShopIndieLocal<\/h1>\n

It doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Any local business or group can start by sharing social media posts announcing your plans and adding #ShopIndieLocal to your posts.<\/p>\n

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Get ready, get set, get indie local!<\/p><\/div>\n

Not just Saturday: Plaid Friday through Giving Tuesday<\/h1>\n

The week after Thanksgiving is a super busy one for the Shop Indie Local movement as we celebrate Plaid Friday, Small Business Saturday, Artists Sunday, Cider Monday, and Giving Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Invite Independent Businesses to Plaid Friday<\/h2>\n

From\u00a0TLC Monadnock:\u00a0We invite businesses to serve as\u00a0Plaid Friday Hubs<\/a>\u00a0in the Monadnock Region, NH. Back in 2009, what started with three hubs has grown to over thirty each year. View our invitation and adapt it to work for you!<\/p>\n

Learn more: Plaid Friday<\/a><\/p>\n

Artists Sunday: Celebrating Local Artists, Creators, and Performers<\/h2>\n

From\u00a0Artists Sunday<\/a>:\u00a0Artists Sunday, falling on November 26 this year, is the celebrated day after Thanksgiving dedicated to supporting local artists, creators, and performers. This year marks the fourth annual Artists Sunday, a unique shopping experience featuring over 4,000 professional artists and more than 500 non-profit art organizations, municipalities, and commercial entities across the nation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis Artists Sunday, let\u2019s come together to celebrate and support the artists in our communities. It\u2019s a day to fill our lives with beauty, creativity, and joy,\u201d states Christopher V. Sherman, Executive Director of Artists Sunday<\/p>\n

Learn more: Artists Sunday<\/a><\/p>\n

Why Cider Monday Matters<\/h2>\n

Celebrate\u00a0Cider Monday\u00a0to bring attention to the effects of online sales on your community. You love buying local, but the next thing you know \u2026 CLICK, you purchased that blender online from a business far from your community.\u00a0It\u2019s so easy!\u00a0And your one purchase won\u2019t really make a difference\u2026 or will it?<\/p>\n

Learn more: Cider Monday<\/a><\/p>\n

Unleash Generosity on Giving Tuesday<\/h2>\n

From\u00a0Giving Tuesday<\/a>:\u00a0Whether it\u2019s making someone smile, helping a neighbor out, or showing up for an issue or people we care about, we each have something to contribute. Identify your gifts, pick a cause that gets you fired up, and give back. Each seemingly small act turns a ripple into a wave of good, transforming society and building the world we all want to live in.<\/p>\n

Learn more: Giving Tuesday<\/a><\/p>\n

Get more ideas, graphics and support<\/h1>\n

When you become a partner for the holidays, you’ll join 150 Shop Indie Local Holiday Campaign<\/a> partners from 42 states, including SmallBizSurvival! You’ll also find downloadable logos and other images. You can adapt our templates in Canva including Square Images, Banner Images and Mobile Video. There’s no deadline, and it’s definitely not too late to join.<\/p>\n

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Get graphics and idea support from AMIBA Shop Indie Local<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n

Expand your November and beyond:<\/h1>\n

Native American Heritage Month<\/h2>\n

From\u00a0First Nations Development Institute<\/a>:\u00a0Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with First Nations! This month and all year, we recognize and honor Native contributions, history, culture, and ingenuity. We\u2019ll be sharing ways to support Indigenous leaders, authors, creators, and communities all month, including:<\/p>\n