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Small Business 2012

Friday, November 23, 2012

Help Make a BIG Difference for Geneva's Small Businesses

Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to support local businesses in your community, and Geneva is just the place to do it.

On Nov. 24, shop at your favorite local stores and help fuel the economy. With a downtown voted Best Downtown Shopping District in Kane County and Best Downtown Atmosphere in two different reader polls this year; along with over 150 specialty shops offering clothing, home décor, jewelry, antiques and more, all within walking distance, why wouldn't you shop local on Nov. 24?  Still need some convincing? Here are the top five reasons to support locally owned businesses. 1. Buying local creates jobs Half of all employees in the U.S. work for small business. Furthermore, small businesses create 60 percent of all new jobs.  Buy local, create a job. 2. Small business fosters community A community is a group of people who share some commonality. …

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7:21 am on Saturday, November 24, 2012

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Thursday, November 22, 2012

Shop in Geneva on Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24

Start your holiday shopping at locally owned stores during Small Business Saturday.

Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses that their community thrives on. American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy in Geneva. "Studies show that for every $100 spent in a locally owned independent store, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll, and other expenditures," said Laura Rush of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce. "Your purchases at local …

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12:21 pm on Saturday, November 24, 2012

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Saturday, November 3, 2012

How Early is Too Early for Christmas Shopping?

It used to be Black Friday was for the earliest of early shoppers. Not anymore. Look around. The stores are ready now.

Look around the Chicago area and you'll see all the signs: The early birds no longer wait until Black Friday to do their Christmas shopping. This year, Black Friday is on Nov. 23, but big retailers and mail-order companies are starting well in advance. Amazon, for example, is beginning its Black Friday on Nov. 14. Crazy or crazy smart? Just how early is too early to shop for Christmas 2012 gifts? Take our poll.

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