Shop Small and Continue to Support Local Businesses

Since its founding in 2010 by American Express, Small Business Saturday has emerged as a major event for holiday shoppers who want to support their community.  2015’s Small Business Saturday was bigger than ever!  Let’s all continue to shop locally.

Why Shop Local

The reason so many people are shopping locally is simple: it works.

Studies have shown the benefits of spending with locally owned businesses instead of their chain-store competitors. Local shops typically invest back into the community by using local vendors, employing local people and keeping their profits close to home instead of shipping them to an out-of-town headquarters.

It also results in revenue that supports the services and infrastructure in our own City. If you shop locally in New Castle instead of traveling elsewhere to spend your money, you are not just supporting our businesses, you are supporting New Castle.

You Are Thanking Your Local Shops for Supporting the Local Community

New Castle small businesses owners donate to most of the events that happen through the year here in New Castle – whether it’s a local church bazaar, one of our signature events, or a 5k run to raise money for a worthy cause – most of our businesses, open their cash drawers and checkbooks to help, with enthusiasm, knowing they are helping their community.

Pure Enjoyment

Another reason to shop locally is for the fun of it.  The gift shops, coffee shops, museum shops and even the restaurants have unique Christmas gifts with a local flavor. And if you’re unhappy with the lack of service at many of the big, national chain stores, you may be pleasantly surprised at the personal attention you get by shopping with small businesses.

Stress Free

‘Tis the season to be jolly, not stressed, frenzied, or road-raged. Trade in the hustle and bustle of over-packed malls for a relaxing stroll through your favorite downtown business, New Castle!

The benefits of slowing things down over the holidays can improve your health, well-being and overall mood, especially when schedules are at their fullest.

The less time you spend traveling great distances and drudging through hordes of shoppers, the more time you will be able to enjoy with your family around the fireplace. So maybe it’s time to focus less on leaving the area, and take advantage of the calming convenience of shopping local.

Not just for the Holiday Season

This time of year is a great time to give your loved ones locally bought gifts; but what about the rest of the year?  Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays and anniversaries are perfect occasions to give a gift or gift certificate from a local business or restaurant.