Norwalk urges support for local merchants

Norwalk’s mayor and the Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce are looking to keep Norwalk’s dollars intracommunity.

In a Nov. 27 release, they remind shoppers that Saturday, Nov. 30, is “Small Business Saturday,” a day of national recognition and participation in patronizing small and local businesses.

“In this season of thanks, we are indeed grateful to our small business community for all their contributions. These businesses collectively employ many, many people, and they support the local community in myriad ways. Let us please keep small business in mind as we shop this holiday season”, said Mayor Harry Rilling.

Chamber President Edward J. Musante Jr. said, “Small business is not only the backbone of our economy, but also constitutes the majority of our Chamber membership. We hope everyone will be cognizant of small business as they make their holiday purchases””and purchases for services and goods any time of year.”

In honor of “Small Business Saturday”, the U.S. Small Business Administration has relaunched the web page, sba.gov/saturday, which provides small business owners with tips for holiday marketing, hiring temporary workers and gearing up for the season.

The website also has a link for any business owners or consumers interested in learning how to participate in “Small Business Saturday.”