Think Big- Buy Local- Support Small Business
Small Business Saturday is fast approaching. Come celebrate and support the Shop Small movement with us by shopping locally Saturday Nov 29th.
Some Small Business Facts
The 23 million small businesses in America account for 54% of all U.S. sales.
Small businesses provide 55% of all jobs and 66% of all net new jobs since the 1970s.
The 600,000 plus franchised small businesses in the U.S. account for 40% of all retail sales and provide jobs for some 8 million people.
The small business sector in America occupies 30-50% of all commercial space, an estimated 20-34 billion square feet.
Since 1990, as big business eliminated 4 million jobs, small businesses added 8 million new jobs.
Below Are Some Of The Local Businesses Participating In Small Business Saturday
Stafford, Connecticut
Three Graces Vintage
68 Main Street
Stafford, CT 06076
860-597-1427
https://www.facebook.com/ThreeGracesVintage
Saturday 10am – 3pm
Supplying authentic vintage clothing from the 1940’s to the 1990’s, and a gallery showcase for artists and craftsmen.
Windowbox Boutique
72 Main Street
Stafford, CT 06076
860-987-7421
http://windowboxboutique.com
Saturday 10am – 4pm
Curated collection of delights from the USA, Canada, England, France & Italy.
Artisan’s Corner
69 Main Street
Stafford, CT 06076
860-851-9689
http://www.artisanscornergifts.com
Saturday 10am – 3pm or later
A unique gift shop with a variety handmade gifts, new-age essentials and vapor supplies.
Inspiration Station
13 Furnace Avenue
Stafford, CT 06076
860-684-2641
http://www.the-inspiration-station.com
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Scrapbooking, card stock, paper patterns and rubber stamps and embellishment of
all kinds.
Sabor 44 Olive Oil Tap Room and Gallery 44
Main Street
Stafford, CT 06076
860-971-5002
http://www.sabor44.com
Saturday 10am – 5pm
A medley of savory olive oils and vinegars straight from our fustis, or taps, and an Art Gallery, making this shop an experience for all your senses.
Danielson, Connecticut
ARTIcles Gallery and Studio
124 Wescott Road
Danielson, CT 06239
860-412-9113
http://www.lynnsarticles.com
Saturday 10am – 4pm
A place where the work of local artists and artisans can be seen, appreciated and acquired.
Tunk City Revival
10 Center Street
Danielson, CT 06239
860-382-3635
http://www.renamasson.com/in-the-studio.html
Saturday 10am – 6pm
Tunk City Revival is a handmade marketplace for artisan quality gifts, art, and home decor.
Putnam, Connecticut
Noma Kitchen & Home
135 Main Street
Putnam, CT 06260
860-928-4750
http://nomahome.com
Saturday – 10am – 5pm
A unsurpassed selection of exclusive and premium-quality goods for the kitchen.
Panache
135 Main Street
Putnam, CT 06260
860-963-2100
http://panacheofputnam.com
Saturday 11am -4pm
Consignments of exceptional quality clothing, accessories, antiques and home décor.
Sawmill Pottery
112 Main Street C#14
Putnam, CT 06260
860-963-7807
http://www.sawmillpottery.com
Saturday 10am – 4pm
A retail shop/gallery of the studio features the work of local and regional artists.
Woolworks
154 Main Street – C#14
Putnam, CT 06260
860-963-1228
http://www.woolworksyarnofputnam.com
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Our shop is packed with a huge selection of beautiful, colorful yarn, plus fun
accessories and patterns.
Socher Art Gallery
112 Main Street
Putnam, CT 06260
860-963-0105
www.artsandframingputnam.com
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Custom framing, art or frame restoration and gallery of paintings by award-winning artists.
Flying Carpet Studio
112 Main Street
Putnam, CT 06260
860-928-0625
https://www.facebook.com/Theflyingcarpetstudio/info
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Our shop philosophy is to promote products for a peaceful, environmentally sound, and artistically rich community. The largest full service bead shop and jewelry gallery in N.E.
Saari Studios
112 Main Street (Lower level, shop #10)
Putnam, CT 06226
860-417-5656
http://www.clsaari.com
Saturday 12Noon-6:00pm
Handmade jewelry & beads, clothing and gifts, custom metalwork…be intrigued!
Jerimiah Antiques & Collectables Shoppes
26 Front Street
Putnam, CT 06260
860-928-0666
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Always buying and selling antiques and collectables
Somebody’s Secret
93 Front Street
Putnam, CT 06260
860-771-1917
Saturday 12Noon – 5pm
Paintings, bronzes, furniture & collectables – Buy & sell
Novel Ideas
Main Street, Suite 18
Putnam, CT 06260
860-942-6552
www.facebook.com/novelideasllc
Saturday 10am – 6pm
Books Music & Joy
Willington, Connecticut
The Mill Works
156 River Road
Willington, CT 06279
518-791-9474
http://themillworks.us/index.html
A historic landmark that offers 30,000 square feet of unique and inspiring work space. Three artist galleries are open for Artist Open Studio / Shop Small Saturday. Come visit The Mill Works and realize your creative passion!
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