This is your reminder that Small Business Saturday happens tomorrow, Saturday November 30. Numerous business all over town are offering great deals, discounts and giveaways. People interested in what some of the retail businesses are offering on that Saturday can visit the Chamber’s website at www.pagosachamber.com, where you can see what the businesses are offering.
Small Business Saturday is an important date to shop local. Not only do businesses offer great deals and giveaways to get you into the store, you are supporting your neighbors and friends in their livelihood. All throughout the year, our nonprofit agencies receive tens of thousands of dollars in goods, gift cards and cash to keep their services going.
How about thanking our stores and restaurants for their generosity. Can you imagine what our community would be like if these businesses weren’t so generous! As we shop small, we also send the message that our community wants and supports small business. Why would someone move here and open a business if not supported by the locals?
Remember that you are supporting businesses that provide jobs! And people in these jobs more often provide you with a personal touch and better customer service than anything you get online! If we don’t support our local tax base, we are at risk of losing some of that tax base, and that in turn affects our infrastructure needs.
So, Shop Small! Say Thank You! Make it a fun day with family and friends and shop, eat and be merry in Pagosa Springs.