Shop Small Business Saturday And Festive Fridays In Wyandotte

Wyandotte Downtown Development Authority is partnering with Wyandotte Business Association to promote shopping in the city’s independently owned and operated businesses.

Small Business Saturday is a shopping holiday created by American Express, held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year.

By contrast to Black Friday, Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to patronize brick and mortar businesses that are small and local, Natalie Rankine, downtown development director, said.

“It’s no secret that our small businesses don’t benefit in the same way that big box stores do during the Holiday Season. This is our effort to help change that for them,” Rankine said.

The organizations are also working to giveaway “Joe Bucks” to random shoppers this holiday season. Joe Bucks are gift certificates, named after Mayor Joe Peterson, which may be used to purchase goods and services at participating Wyandotte businesses from December 6th to December 13th.

The Small Business Saturday event will feature visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus at White Furniture, 3025 Biddle from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. “Joe Bucks” giveaways all day long.

Complementary gift wrap for all items purchased at any Wyandotte business at the Axe n Ladder Deli from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

The Salvation Army will also be hosting a canned food drive at the clock tower. Those who donate will receive a raffle ticket for a gift basket.

Maps of participating businesses will be available at River’s Edge Gallery, 3024 Biddle Avenue and at select businesses the day of the event or for download at www.wyandottebiz.org.