Launched by American Express in 2010 and sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday puts locally-owned, small retailers in the limelight.
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Several special events are planned.
A group of business on Dayton-Xenia Road in Beavercreek will have a Small Business Saturday scavenger hunt featuring prizes.
Businesses in the Oregon Business District will offer tote bags, stickers, gifts and food. Stamp cards will be available at participating retailers, for entry to win one of four weekly drawings for $200, or the grand prize of a $1,000 shopping spree on New Year's Eve.
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There will be live entertainment inside shops and roving throughout the city.
Dayton businesswoman Paula Willis says small businesses can offer that personal, one-on-one customer service the bigger guys often cannot.
"I hope it draws attention for consumers to shop locally and give small businesses another look," Willis said.
She and her daughter, Alleah Cooks, have operated Now and Zen Terrariums in the 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., for two and a half years.
The company will offer free air plant fertilizer with any purchase of $10.
Kelly Sexton, the director of programs and education at K12 & Tejas, said the gallery at 341 S Jefferson St. will feature gift bags and paint buckets containing gift cards, paint supplies and other goodies, mosaic lanterns and other handmade gifts in its gift shop.
The downtown gallery will be open for Saturday art classes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
"If people are shopping local, it supports our community as a whole," Sexton said.
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The retail windows are all decorated in downtown Troy where Shelly Calvert, Troy Main Street's marketing and events coordinator, said nearly all shops are participating in Small Business Sunday.
The winner of the windows decoration contest will be announced during the Troy's Grand Illumination Friday.
Ann-Lisa Allen, president of the Kettering Moraine Oakwood Chamber of Commerce, said businesses throughout those communities are participating in the day, particularly those in downtown Oakwood and Town and Country Shopping Center.
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The chamber reminded business owners to engage with shoppers and encouraged its non-retail members to shop locally.
"Our region is so rich with entrepreneur-owned businesses," she said. "The money that you spend locally actually stays in the community."
Here is a sampling of Small Business Saturday deals broken down by area:
DOWNTOWN DAYTON AND OREGON DISTRICT
Information provided by the Downtown Dayton Partnership
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- Hedy Riegle Studio, 600 E Second St. inside 2nd Street Market: free gift wrapping and either one free hand-stamped brass tag with $50 gift card purchase or one free religious medal with $30 gift card purchase.
- Dragon's Gate Garden, 600 E Second St. inside 2nd Street Market: one free sample teabag of Organic Yerba Mate Tea with each purchase and hosting Richard Holt from Richard's Remedy of Dayton, Ohio, to answer questions about his special Multi-Purpose Cream. Call 937-825-2436.
- Now and Zen Terrariums, 600 E Second St. inside 2nd Street Market: Free air plant fertilizer with any purchase of $10 or more. Call 937-287-1733.
- Brim, 464 E. Fifth St. in the Oregon District: great gifts, good cheer, its new holiday windows and Small Business Saturday tote bags. Call 937-222-4287.
- Clash Dayton, 521 E 5th St. in the Oregon District: several featured artists set up in the gallery that will all be focused on gift items priced at $50 and under, all handmade in the Dayton area by local artists. Call 241-9434.
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- K12 Gallery & Tejas, 341 S Jefferson St.: the holiday gift shop will be open and will feature mosaic lanterns and unique handmade gifts. Call 937-461-5149.
- Lily's Bistro, 329 E. 5th St.: Lily's will be serving brunch and offering a bonus $5 gift card good for $5 off Tuesday-Friday lunch for each $25 gift card purchased. Call 937-723-7637.
- Link Dayton, 10 N. Ludlow St. in downtown Dayton: Free Ride Day for Small Business Saturday. Usage fees will apply for any trip over 30 Min. Call 496-3825.
- Starred by Tamika, 37 St. Clair St.: $10 gift set filled with a tea light warmer, wax melt samples and a sample room mist. The store will also offering a free 15-minute chair massage with a $25 purchase. Snowman Gel Candle will sell for $10, a $5 savings. Call 937-303-5090.
- Strings Attached, 225 N. Main St.: select yarns, books, and patterns will be on sale. Call 937-221-9585.
- Studio 816, 41 N. Ludlow St.: the Makeovers and Mimosas event will be held 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. It includes a complimentary mimosa during pampering and a completely makeover. Refreshments will be provided by Table 33, located at 130 W. Second St. Makeover packages include hair, makeup and nail service, free one-on-one make up tips and gift bags. Reservation recommended. Call 937-222-5816.
- The Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave. in the Oregon District: "Men in Kilts Night" with Celtic Folk sensation FATHER, SON & FRIENDS from 8:30 p.m. till 12:30 p.m. The first 50 men to show up wearing a kilt will receive a free Guinness T-Shirt. Call 937-221-9585.
- Third Perk Coffeehouse & Wine Bar, 46 W. Fifth St.: Enjoy brunch, featuring Third Perk's famous chicken and waffles, and take advantage of the gift card sale. Get a $5 bonus gift card with purchase of $50 in gift cards. Call 223-7375.
- Trolley Stop, 530 E Fifth St. in the Oregon District: happy hour small plates from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and special hot adult beverages $4. Call 937-221-9585.
- Twist Cupcakery, 25 S St Clair St. downtown Dayton: mention Small Business Saturday and receive a free cupcake when you purchase three other cupcakes. Call 927-771-4099.
YELLOW SPRINGS
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- Shops open at 10 a.m. on Black Friday and there will be horse-drawn wagon rides from noon until 3 p.m. starting at the Little Art Theatre, 247 Xenia Ave.
- More than 60 locally-owned small businesses in downtown and the surrounding area will participate in Small Business Saturday.
- YShop Local Holiday Coupon book will be sold. It is filled with special offers from local businesses good now and after the holidays. For more information, call 937-767-2686 or visit YellowSpringsOhio.org.
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TROY
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- Pachamama Market, 116 S Market St.: fair trade, handmade, and eco-friendly gifts from around the world. The store will offer a free cup of fair trade coffee. Call 937-552-9466.
- Towne Valley Gifts, 410 W. Main Street: discounts on select products. Buy one Crossroads Candles and get one half off. The first five customers Friday evening will receive a special gift. The first 15 customers on Saturday will also receive a gift. Call 937-570-1356.
- Willoughby's Hollow, 8 N. Market Street: 30 percent off handmade wreaths, 20 percent off lighted canvases, dolls, stuffed animals, jams, salsas, and barbecue sauce. Various other discounts also. Call 937-552-7422.
- Lion and Lamb Yarn Boutique, 6 E. Main St.: buy four skeins get one of equal or lesser value free. Extended hours Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 937-703-9323.
- La Piazza, 2 N. Market St.: Receive a free $20 gift card when you buy a $100 gift card Nov. 21 to 27. Call 937-339-5553.
- Haren's Market, 502 Garfield Ave.: $1 off per pound on brisket burgers, beef tri-tip, and ribeye steaks. Call 937-335-1399.
- For All Seasons Gift Boutique, 2 W. Main St.: half off all sale items and free gift will purchases over $50. Call 937-875-2599.
- Troy Bulk Barn & Deli, 4 W Main St.: extended hours for Friday's Grand Illumination with premium hot chocolate. On Small Business Saturday, the shop will offer 16 percent off all market items. Get a free scoop of our Pierre's Premium Ice Cream with a full meal deal at regular price. All organic and Non-GMO spices will be 20 percent off. Call 937- 332-8001.
- Avenue Twenty-One Lifestyle Boutique, 117 S. Main St.: the 50 customers through the door on Small Business Saturday will receive a free coffee mugs filled with goodies. A lucky winner will also have a $25 gift card to our store in their mug. Hot chocolate will be served from the store's "fancy little hot chocolate bar." Receive a free pair of leggings with purchase of any top or sweater while supplies left. Shopper will also have a chance to to get up to 50 percent off their entire purchase by picking an ornament off of the store's savings tree. Call 937-703-8442.
Learn more about Troy shoppping at Troy Main Street's web site.
BEAVERCREEK
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- Beavercreek Pizza Dive, 4021 Dayton-Xenia Road: the restaurant will kick off location of and offer free samples for the Dayton Xenia Road Scavenger Hunt from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The first 50 people will receive a free shopping tote and certificate for free pizza.
- Decoy Art Boutique & Studio, Grange Hall Road: receive a free paint-your-own-pottery ornament with a $25 purchase. The store is collecting new socks for seniors and you will receive $5 in ArtBucks if you make a sock donation. Call 937-431-4838.
- Five Seasons Family Sports Club, 4242 Clyo Road: No dues until January 2017. The club will be hosting an Open House on Small Business Saturday. Call 937-848-9216.
- Gem City Digital, 19 Greene Blvd.: a Gem City Digital re-usable shopping bags and/or free tempered glass screen protectors with purchase. A raffle will be held with the winner announced at the end of the day. Call 937-306-8840.
- Kilwins Dayton-Beavercreek, 4391 Holly Drive at The Greene: fudge will be "buy two slices, get one free." Call 937-912-95530.
- Knollwood Garden Center and Landscaping, 3766 Dayton-Xenia Road: a Porch Pot Workshop at 10 a.m. for $39.99 to create your own winter decoration.
- LevelUp Nutrition, 1275 N. Fairfield Road: free health assessment. Call 937-474-3206.
- Needle, Ink and Thread, 4005 Dayton-Xenia Road: discounts on classes, camps and gift cards. Call 937-490-9353.
- Recline and Rest, 3345 Seajay Drive: receive $25 off purchase of $250 or more, $50 off purchase of $500 or more, or $100 off purchase of $1,000 or more. Call 937-232-7468.
- This Old Couch, 3930 Dayton Xenia Road: a $50 gift card for $40 as well as two for specials on scented candles, room sprays and blankets. Call 937-426-600
- Woodcraft Furniture, 2495 Commons Blvd.: an additional 5 percent off any clearance item. The store also has a "Discounted Truckload Sale for the Holidays" promotion. Call 937-426-7686.
- Beavercreek Jewelers, 1261 N. Fairfield Road: Black Friday specials include 35 percent off all in-stock Citizen watches; buy one, get one 50 percent off Steel my Heart bracelet; and 40 percent off all diamond stud earrings. Call 937-429-1119.
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