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Small Business Saturday Brings Excitement to Fargo Economy

The holiday began in 2010 and has steadily picked up traction every year since.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In the excitement of Black Friday, it seems many think of the deals they can score from large retailers, and don’t pay as much attention to the locally owned businesses in their backyard. Small Business Saturday seeks to rectify that situation – and it’s especially important to do so in economies such as this one. “We…

‘Miniature economy within our economy’: Small businesses within Brewhalla

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Small business Saturdays are a staple in the Fargo-Moorhead area, but it has received a new twist at the Brewhalla. Brewhalla is a small business that houses multiple other small businesses within it. “Really cool to feel like you’re part of building a miniature economy within our economy locally,” said Andrea Dickelman, the tap room manager….

Holiday Pop-up Market highlights small businesses

A glance inside Cellar 624 for this Small Business Saturday

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Downtown Fargo is celebrating Small Business Saturday with Holiday Pop-up Market at Cellar 624. Many small businesses across North Dakota had a chance to sell their arts and crafts, handmade jewelry and gave consumers an opportunity to try out some samples. Inflation is helping shoppers be more thoughtful about where their money goes this time of…

People Encouraged To Shop Local In Downtown Fargo For Plaid Friday

The event is all about encouraging shoppers to spend their Black Friday money not just on the big box stores

FARGO, N.D. — Downtown shops ask people to stay warm by throwing on plaid and score some good deals by shopping local. It’s all a part of the annual Plaid Friday in Fargo. The event is all about encouraging shoppers to spend their Black Friday money not just on the big box stores. A store manager says it’s important to…

Local Stores Celebrate Small Business Saturday on Busy Shopping Weekend

Business owners say downtown has been more lively compared to years before

FARGO, N.D. — Local entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the busy shopping weekend. Small Business Saturday is a nationwide movement launched by American Express in 2010 when the economy was in recession. Several stores in downtown Fargo are taking part including places like Unglued and Boots & Heels. Small business owners say promoting local shops has definitely made the area livelier…

LIVE: Keep Your Holiday Shopping Local With Small Business Saturday

Dozens Of Local Businesses Teaming Up For Holiday Deals

  This is the biggest weekend of the year for small businesses in the F/M area. Small Business Saturday is November 24th, and Melissa Rademacher, President and CEO of the Downtown Community Partnership, joins Adam to tell people why they should save some their holiday spending for local businesses. Dozens of downtown businesses are holding sales for Small Business Saturday….

Small Business Saturday Highlights Local Entrepreneurs

american express started the tradition to remind communities about their local businesses

FARGO, N.D. — Before Cyber Monday comes around, small businesses around the F-M area are making sure people remember them during the holiday season. Some say small businesses are the backbone of small towns. “You have to have small businesses to function in a town,” said Darla Julin, owner of Fantasies in Frosting. Julin says people tend to forget that on…