Jólabókaflóð: A Bookworm’s Dream Holiday
Icelanders have a lovely tradition of gifting books to each other on December 24 and spending the rest of the evening reading and drinking hot chocolate. Season’s Readings!
The Pop-Up Economy: Making Our Communities POP!
Whether a pop-up shop, pop-up event, or pop-up planning process, the Pop-Up Economy means that whatever pops up is temporary. This temporary status makes pop-ups less risky than setting up something permanent and typically requires less investment of time and money....
How Businesses Can Celebrate Choose Black-Owned Month
Do you sell products and services from Black-Owned businesses? Give them a shout-out during Shop Black-Owned Month.
Give a Gift to Your Community This Holiday Season and Shop Indie Local
Starting with our Thanksgiving meal, we’re purchasing more of our holiday gifts and celebration needs from our friends and neighbors — locally owned business owners.
Skip the Door-Busting Mobs and Chill Your Holiday with Plaid Friday or Cider Monday
“Embrace everyone already wearing plaid, document it with a picture, and watch it grow.”
Artists Sunday
We invite all artists to join Artists Sunday, a national marketing campaign and event that encourages shoppers to purchase from artists and artisans on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. It follows Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday, the day before Cider/Cyber...