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Saturday, November 24, 2012

Shop Local in Clawson on Small Business Saturday

What is Small Business Saturday and why should you support it?

Move over, big box stores- it's time for small businesses to have their turn in the spotlight. Crowds flocked to the malls and national retailers yesterday in honor of Black Friday, hoping to snatch up the best deals in town as stores offered deep price cuts and discounts. But, what about all those mom-and-pop stores all over Clawson and the surrounding cities, including Royal Oak, Berkley, Birmingham and Ferndale?  That's where Small Business Saturday comes in. Small Business Saturday is “a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities,” the U.S. Small Business Administration explains on its website. Founded by American Express in 2010, the shopping holiday drew over 100 million people last year, …

Haulin T Male

10:31 am on Monday, November 26, 2012

When a list like this is done. One is bound to leave out some body. (we oft hear at award shows, the same being said) When some one does a list of small businesses in one area, I feel they should list all of the small businesses. Those on Rochester Rd. (to name a few, advance supply, (owner home grown) wedding planners, Pet supply, Candy store, Julian Bro, it is still a business . West 14 mile, …   more ›

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