With Small Business Saturday on November 30, Brooklyn Park is promoting the “Love Local” initiative, encouraging residents to support local businesses. In partnership with Hennepin County and nearby cities, the campaign highlights the importance of small businesses in the area’s economy and vibrancy.
In a recent bulletin released by the City of Brooklyn Park, the sentiment is clear: “Love Local highlights all the work we do to support our business community but also serves as a reminder of how much business owners do.” These establishments are not only providers of unique goods and services, but they are also employers, taxpayers, and community contributors. They create local jobs and foster economic growth, illustrating the symbiotic relationship between small businesses and their communities.
Small Business Saturday, celebrated for over a decade, falls between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It’s a nationwide event that particularly highlights local businesses. Now in its tenth year, the day has grown in significance, boosting sales and raising awareness for small entrepreneurs.
Brooklyn Park is getting the word out, asking residents to not only patronize these businesses but also to engage in a larger conversation about the importance of shopping locally. They suggest a simple “thank you” can go a long way or, for the more digitally inclined, sharing experiences on social media with the hashtag #LoveLocalHC. According to the City of Brooklyn Park, they mention the Love Local initiative with an emphasis on perpetual engagement: “Thank your neighborhood restaurant, your local boutique, or your favorite service provider this season by shopping, stopping, or just saying thank you!”
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