Warren County Shops Offer Unique Gifts And Holiday Charm On Small Business Saturday
11/20/2013
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Contact: Bridget Kochersperger, Communications Manager | 513-204-7046 | bkochersperger@wccvb.org
Warren County Shops Offer Unique Gifts And Holiday Charm On Small Business Saturday
MASON, OH - November 20, 2013 - "Shopping small" helps your neighbors in more ways than you might suspect, according to the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (WCCVB), which is encouraging consumers to participate in Small Business Saturday on November 30.
Small Business Saturday is an American shopping holiday created by American Express and held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. Small Business Saturday was first celebrated in 2010, and encourages holiday shoppers to buy in local stores and from small business owners. According to American Express, during Small Business Saturday 2012, consumers spent an estimated $5.5 billion, and awareness of the shopping holiday grew to 67%.
"Small businesses are the backbone of many of the towns in Ohio's Largest Playground, Warren County," said Phillip S. Smith, President & CEO of the WCCVB. "We encourage visitors and local shoppers alike to shop small during the holidays, and year-round, because shopping locally and supporting small businesses keeps money in the community, supports local jobs and the local economy. For visitors, shopping small in Warren County leaves them with unique experiences and local treasures to remember their visit."
Small retail businesses are continuing to grow in Warren County and are a driving force of their economies. Combined, there are more than 140 antique, boutique and specialty shops offering unique gifts and charming décor. Some of these include:
- The Jam and Jelly Lady in Lebanon, which sells canned preserves that are made in a "Summer Kitchen" in the owner's backyard. From rhubarb and strawberry jam to peach preserves and apple cider butter, the flavors reflect the seasons. The Jam and Jelly Lady was also featured in the new Hallmark Channel Original Movie, "The Christmas Spirit." Look for the store and other small businesses in Lebanon during the December 1, 2013, premiere, and visit www.jamandjellylady.com.
- The Fabric Shack in Waynesville has been in operation for 28 years. This mom-and-pop shop started out as a flea-market business, and has grown into one of the top retailers of quilting fabric in the industry, supplying quilters around the world. The spacious store houses thousands of options of patterns and prints, for all occasions. Customers can also order fabric online at www.fabricshack.com.
- In Mason, The King's Mills General Store and Christmas Shop is celebrating 30 years in business this year. The store, which is open from April through December annually, guides guests from room to room, each decorated in a different theme. The store décor ranges from holiday ornaments to nativity scenes and advent calendars to nutcrackers and Santa figurines. For more information, visit www.kingschristmas.com.
About the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau:
Warren County is Ohio's Largest Playground! With easy access from Interstates 71 and 75, visitors to Warren County can enjoy more activities within a 30-mile radius than anywhere else in Ohio.
The Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau is a professional destination marketing organization committed to economic growth by increasing overnight and year-round visitors.
Tourism is the leading industry in Warren County. The 7.8 million yearly visitors drive an economic impact of $993 million and 10,657 tourism-related jobs.
For additional information, visit www.ohioslargestplayground.com or call 800-433-1072.