[MCN] News Alert// Support Someone's Dream On Small Business Saturday

[Bram Moore]

November 21, 2019
Local & State Media

*SUPPORT SOMEONE’S DREAM ON SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY*

On Saturday, November 30 the annual holiday shopping tradition that gets
communities everywhere out in support of their favorite small businesses
will take to Downtown Missoula for Small Business Saturday. With sales,
deals, and holiday treats found throughout Downtown, the entire community
is invited to support their friends, family, and neighbors by shopping and
dining small during the 10th annual nationally-promoted event.

Started by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday has grown in
size and popularity throughout the United States. It has become a movement
to encourage communities to not only shop small during the holidays, but
make it a habit to do so throughout the entire year.

“Last year multiple merchants indicated they had more than doubled their
previous Small Business Saturday sales,” said Linda McCarthy, Executive
Director of the Downtown Missoula Partnership. “This is a clear indicator
to us that Missoula believes in supporting small, locally-owned businesses.
When our small businesses succeed, the entire economic system of Missoula
is strengthened.”

The DMP will again host a “Shop Small Headquarters” at the MSO Hub (140 N.
Higgins) from 10am-2pm during Small Business Saturday. Free hot cocoa, Shop
Small goodies, and a full list of Small Business Saturday sales and deals
at Downtown boutiques, shops, restaurants, and cafes will be available for
all shoppers. For the second year, shoppers will be able to pick up a Shop
Small Bingo Card to get stamped at participating businesses and bring back
to the headquarters for a chance to win a $100 Downtown Missoula Gift Card.

Small Business Saturday acts as the kick off to the holiday shopping season
in Downtown Missoula. In the weeks that follow, Downtown will host a large
number of community happenings aimed at creating a festive and welcoming
atmosphere for shoppers and their families.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at the Missoula Mercantile Residence Inn
by Marriott for the 17th annual Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 7.
The Parade of Lights will start at 6pm on the Hip Strip at the corner of
Higgins and Fourth, moving to the north end of Higgins for the Lighting of
the Tree, the Bonfire and free cocoa, cookies and caroling. The Festival of
Trees will be hosted on the sixth floor of the new Stockman Bank building
Downtown (321 W. Broadway) December 5 – December 15 and will feature 30
beautifully-decorated holiday trees and wreaths designed by local artists,
families and businesses.

McCarthy reiterated, “Our Downtown, along with Missoula businesses,
provides one of the most unique, personal, and festive experiences during
the holiday season. We welcome everyone into the heart of Missoula to
support our locally-owned businesses.”

On-street parking is always free weekdays after 5pm, weekends, and all
Federal holidays.

The Downtown Missoula Partnership encourages all Missoulians to support the
local economy by shopping and dining Downtown November 30 on Small Business
Saturday and throughout the holiday season. When you shop and dine small,
you are supporting someone’s dream.

More information can be found online at missouladowntown.com or by
contacting the Downtown Missoula Partnership staff via phone (543-4238) or
email (info at missouladowntown.com).



*Bram Moore*

*Customer Service Coordinator*

Downtown Missoula Partnership

218 E Main | Missoula, MT

406.543.4238 | missouladowntown.com <http://www.missouladowntown.com/>
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