WORCESTER — Black Friday has the big-box bargains. Cyber Monday has the online deals. But sandwiched between them is a day devoted to the businesses that give Worcester its personality — and The Worcester Guardian wants to help tell their stories.
Small Business Saturday returns Nov. 28, and we’re inviting Worcester’s independent businesses, shop owners, makers and entrepreneurs to step into the spotlight.
Founded by American Express in 2010 and co-sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration since 2011, Small Business Saturday encourages shoppers to support local businesses during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year.
But behind every storefront, workshop, restaurant or neighborhood service is a story — and that’s what we’re looking for.
Maybe you’ve recently opened your doors, turned a side hustle into a full-time business, carried on a family tradition or found a creative way to stand out in a competitive market. Maybe you’ve been a Worcester fixture for decades.
We want to hear about it.
In the weeks leading up to Small Business Saturday, The Worcester Guardian plans to feature local businesses, introducing readers to the people behind them, what they offer and what makes them worth a visit.
We’re also putting together a roundup of Worcester businesses offering Small Business Saturday specials, promotions, events and other incentives to shop locally.
Want to be featured?
Email Editor Charlene Arsenault at carsenault@theworcesterguardian.org with “Small Business Saturday” in the subject line.
Include your business name, address, website or social media page, a brief description of what you do and a little about what makes your business special. If you’re planning anything for Nov. 28, tell us about that, too.
We’ll follow up with a few questions for businesses selected for profiles. Photos are welcome, and there’s no cost to participate.
Whether you’re a neighborhood favorite or a hidden gem waiting to be discovered, we’d love to hear from you.
Because shopping small isn’t just about where you spend your money. It’s about the people, ideas and businesses that make Worcester, well, Worcester.
