{"id":111487,"date":"2021-11-22T10:00:07","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T15:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=111487"},"modified":"2021-11-29T15:05:33","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T20:05:33","slug":"shop-smallidays-celebrates-local-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2021\/11\/22\/shop-smallidays-celebrates-local-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"SHOP SMALLidays celebrates local businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Today, Greater Fort Wayne Inc. launched its SHOP SMALLidays promotion for 2021, encouraging shoppers to “look local first” as they search for holiday gifts.<\/p>\n

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Greater Fort Wayne Inc. news release:<\/p>\n

GFW Inc. celebrates SHOP SMALLidays to support local businesses<\/strong>
\nShoppers encouraged to take advantage of season-long local deals<\/em><\/p>\n

Fort Wayne, Indiana (November 22, 2021) – The holiday season is the perfect time to support local small businesses. That’s why Greater Fort Wayne Inc. today launched its SHOP SMALLidays promotion for 2021, encouraging shoppers to “look local first” as they search for holiday gifts. So far, 42 companies have listed deals and discounts at https:\/\/www.greaterfortwayneinc.com\/chamber\/small-business-saturday-2020\/<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\u201cSmall-business owners bring an incredible amount of passion, expertise, and commitment to the community. They work hard to give Allen County its own unique flavor,” said Aaryn Eady, director of investor engagement at Greater Fort Wayne Inc. “We hope people make it a habit to shop local and support small businesses\u2014throughout the holiday season and year-round. When small businesses win, the community wins, too\u201d<\/p>\n

According to a 2018 study commissioned by American Express, for every dollar spent at a small business in the U.S., approximately 67 cents stays in the local community.<\/p>\n

Companies participating in GFW Inc. SHOP SMALLidays for 2021 include:<\/p>\n