Support Small Businesses in Downtown Evansville
ANNOUNCEMENT – The Downtown Evansville Improvement District (DEID) celebrates the 16th Annual Small Business Saturday® on Saturday, November 29 from 10 AM – 5 PM in Downtown Evansville.
“Support our vibrant neighborhood by visiting Downtown businesses on Small Business Saturday. This is the largest shopping day of the year for many of our businesses, and it’s the perfect way to invest back into our community while crossing some holiday shopping of your list.” said Adam Trinkel, DEID executive director. Shopping small supports real economic growth in our community through jobs, business ownership opportunities, tax base, and on average, more than two-thirds of every dollar ($0.68) spent at a small business in the U.S. stays in that local community.1
The DEID will distribute maps, buttons, and limited quantity Shop Small bags at 318 Main Street beginning at 10 AM. The DEID will also be selling Downtown Evansville branded attire and providing free cups of hot chocolate (while supplies last). Individual stores will feature specials throughout the day. Unique specialty vendors will also offer locally made items along Main Street from 2nd to 6th Streets, including handmade jewelry, art, and baked goods.
Shoppers can enter to win $500 in Downtown Evansville e-Gift cards sponsored by Edward Jones-Financial Advisors: Jessica Engel, Steve Harding, Janet Schultheis, and Jenni Vaughn by participating in the Shop Small Passport. When shoppers make a purchase at any of the 13 participating locations, they will receive a stamp on their passport from that business. Each stamp is one entry. The more stamps a shopper receives on their passport, the more entries they will have to win Downtown Evansville e-Gift Cards. Passports will be distributed at each participating business beginning at 10 AM and should be returned to the DEID tent at 318 Main Street by 4 PM on Saturday.
Support for this event comes from Champion Windows, Heritage Federal Credit Union, and media partner Townsquare Media.
