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Shop Small Saturday on November 25

Shop Small Saturday on November 25

By Brittney Sherman

According to the Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey commissioned by American Express, reported projected spending among U.S. consumers who shopped at independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business Saturday reached an estimated $17.9 billion in 2022.

There are approximately 32 million independent businesses nationwide, employing nearly 61.7 million people. Small businesses are the backbone of your communities, and with 19.6% of small businesses failing in the first year and only 34.5% surviving past 10 years, they need all the support they can get. Founded by American Express in 2010 and officially cosponsored by SBA since 2011, Small Business Saturday has become an important part of small businesses’ busiest shopping season. Take the pledge to Shop Small on Saturday November 25 and support local small business owners all season long.

For a list of Morgan Hill small businesses, visit the Buy Local #95037 Directory HERE.

 
Open-air shopping, live music and a car show

Open-air shopping, live music and a car show

By Brittney Sherman

Come Downtown on Saturday, September 23 from 10 a.m.-4p.m. for a day of outdoor shopping, live music, kid’s zone and the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce Car Show. Shop 50+ South County makers and enjoy live music from Undercover 80’s, Lavender Fields, and the Mitchell James Band. Join us on 3rd street later that same evening at 8 p.m. for a FREE outdoor movie night featuring "Cars!" We are “revving up” for free-family friendly fun in Downtown Morgan Hill.

To learn more about this event and the 4th Saturday Downtown Street Series go HERE.

 
Shop small all Fall with Sidewalk Saturdays

Shop small all Fall with Sidewalk Saturdays

By Brittney Sherman

The Fall Sidewalk Saturdays Season is in full swing! Now through November 25, meet local artists and retailers, and purchase custom one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list.

Started in 2020 to support home-based and retail small businesses through the pandemic, Sidewalk Saturdays has morphed into a beloved community event embodying the Buy Local spirit. This popular maker’s market located on 3rd street in Downtown Morgan Hill, features anywhere from 15-25 vendors. Our 12-week seasons occur every Spring and Fall, between 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Learn more about Sidewalk Saturdays HERE.

 
Your stuff deserves a 2nd chance

Your stuff deserves a 2nd chance

By Brittney Sherman

With the goal of keeping materials out of landfills, "Second Chance Week" features a different way to Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle each day of the week from September 9-17, 2023.

To learn more about the campaign and view an interactive map of South County garage sale locations, go HERE.

 
Become a bike-friendly business!

Become a bike-friendly business!

By Brittney Sherman

Is your business open to the public? Are you looking for ways to support the local community? If your answer is yes, join the City of Morgan Hill’s Bike-Friendly Business Program today! Participating business members enjoy periodic recognition in promotional materials and on social media, resulting in opportunities for increased patronage, and a greater connection to the cycling and pedestrian community. The program is free to join and aims to connect local businesses with the Morgan Hill bicycling and pedestrian community.

The City of Morgan Hill created the Bike-Friendly Business program as part of the 2016 Measure B Bike and Pedestrian Education and Encouragement program. To learn more and register your business go HERE.

 
How to make your business more accessible

How to make your business more accessible

By Brittney Sherman

On August 31, the California Commission on Disability Access (CCDA) in partnership with the City of San Jose, will host a Listening Forum called, “Breaking Barriers: Disability Compliance at Businesses to Improve Access for All.”  Local businesses, government, and individuals with disabilities are invited to attend and discuss how to increase access to local business for people with disabilities. This event is intended to foster dialogue and collaboration to create a more accessible and inclusive region for all.

Register to attend the Listening Forum HERE.

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