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Small Business Saturday

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Shop Local on Small Business Saturday

Just what is Small Business Saturday and why should you support it in Land O' Lakes?

Big name national retailers take the spotlight on Black Friday as their deep price cuts pull in shoppers in droves. What about those mom-and-pop businesses all over Land O' Lakes and beyond that are the backbone of America’s economy? Just when do they get their day? That’s basically the question that was asked back in 2010 when the concept of Small Business Saturday was born. Small Business Saturday is “a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities,” the U.S. Small Business Administration explains on its website. American Express gets the credit for founding the shopping holiday, which got its official start on Nov. 27, 2010, according to the Small Business Saturday Facebook page. Celebrating its …

Kevin Lane

12:13 pm on Saturday, November 24, 2012

Get Custom T-Shirts today for only $10.00 a piece over at EarlsTees today on US 41.   more ›

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Giving Credit Where It's Due: Land O' Lakes Small Businesses

In honor of Small Business Saturday and Thanksgiving, Patch asks: Which local shops and services are you most thankful for?

Whether it's a hot cup of coffee before hitting the road for your morning commute, a fantastic massage or a dry cleaner who always manages to resurrect your favorite suit, there are products and services in almost everyone's routine that make life in Land O' Lakes a little better. To honor Small Business Saturday (Nov. 26), Patch is asking you to post the products, businesses and practitioners in Land O' Lakes you couldn't live without. The possibilities are endless. Post your 'thank you' messages to Land O' Lakes store owners and practitioners below. They deserve it.

Ken Copeland

3:39 pm on Saturday, November 26, 2011

The sweetest and healthest deal here in Land O Lakes Selling Fresh Local Raw Honey is Fisher Honey Bee, which we sell here at at our Farmers Market or you can call Judi or Jonathan @WWW.fisherhoneybees.com 813-748-6339   more ›

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