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It's National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day! March 29, 2012

By Kathy Streib

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March 28, 2012 08:18 PM

It’s National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day! March 29, 2012

Today is National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day so it’s a wonderful opportunity to stop in to one of your local businesses and show them some support. Goodness knows that the last several years have not been kind to many of our business neighbors. And they are our neighbors!

The Mom and Pop businesses are part of the foundation of our country and they continue to be big supporters of their communities. Look at your local Chambers of Commerce.... sponsors of local youth sports teams..... volunteers for community projects.

So, if you have the opportunity today, stop in and show support for your local Mom and Pop Businesses.

Here are just a few of our Delray Beach Favorites:

Escentails Apothecaries -533 E. Atlantic Avenue-561-276-7070
Periwinkle- 339 E.l Atlantic Avenue- 561-279-9699
Hand’s Office Supply- 325 E. Atlantic Avenue- 561-276-4194
Economy Tire and Auto- 220 N. Congress Avenue- 561-921-0225
TeaLicious Tea Room- 4997 S. Atlantic Avenue- 561-638-5155
Ellies Diner- 2410 N. Federal Hwy- 561-276-7716

Internet Shopping is quick and easy but don’t forget to support your local businesses!

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Debbie Gartner

The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY

The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Good morning Kathy. I had no idea there was such a day. What a wonderful idea to help support all of our local businesses.

Mar 28, 2012 08:32 PM

James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Kathy I remember those days and the successful people and the pride in their business. Now I cannot find one of those and it is a shame. <sigh>

Mar 28, 2012 08:56 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

I think it's wonderful that we have a day to celebrate and support our local businesses! They are the backbone of America and we sometimes forget how important the risk they take is to making us a viable, productive nation!

Mar 28, 2012 09:06 PM

Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Kathy, Thank you for the information. I had no idea that there was such a day.

Mar 28, 2012 09:10 PM

Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Kathy.....I love to buy from local small shops, especially bakeries and restaurants..... I worked for a mom and pop real estate office for many years.....small local shops should be supported by everyone....

Mar 28, 2012 09:15 PM

Joe Petrowsky

Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT

Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Thank you for sharing the post with all of us.

There is no one in the mortgage or real estate business, that is not a mom and pop business. Mom and pop businesses is what will continue to bring the economy back.

Mar 28, 2012 09:32 PM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Kathy ...Thanks for the reminder ...I'm going to stop in a few today! Have a great one in FL!

Mar 28, 2012 09:51 PM

Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

I love doing the Mom and Pop thing BARFF, and there is so much of that in my area. Good day indeed!

Mar 28, 2012 10:04 PM

Janis Borgueta

Newburgh, NY

Retired RE Salesperson

Kathy ~ I always prefer the small, local business places. A personal touch and better service!

Mar 28, 2012 10:10 PM

Joanna Cohlan

Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY

Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Great idea Kathy-I always prefer to go to the locally owned single business rather than the big box stores-I'm going to visit the dry cleaner on the corner right now and then get coffee from my local cafe!

Mar 28, 2012 10:37 PM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Kathy - I wasn't aware of the National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day. Thank you for the heads up. I know two Mom and Pop business's I will pop in spend some cash and tell them how they are appreciated! Have a great day in all you do.

Mar 28, 2012 11:44 PM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Kathy -- I'll put my two cents in with everyone who has commented about supporting the small, locally owned and independent businesses in each of our communities. They help to make where we live and do business so much better.

Mar 28, 2012 11:45 PM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Kathy, like John I was not aware of this day. I write a lot of localism posts on Mom and Pop businesses in Lewisburg WV. What would we do without them.

Mar 29, 2012 12:15 AM

Lou Ludwig

Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL

Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Kathy

I didn't know that there is a National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day, thanks for sharing the information.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Mar 29, 2012 01:37 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Sally and David- I agree and it's been a little sad to see some of them closing here.

Bob- you're right...we're all kind of like that.

Marco- good for you. I may have to go to Doc's on Swinton... great hot dogs!

Debbie- I think it's very important that we do. Think of our dry cleaners, small retail stores,etc.

James- it is. This economy has been tough on a lot of our smaller businesses.

Dorie- they're always there to support the local community functions but it's hard to compete with chain stores and big box entities, not to mention the internet.

Gita- I have no idea where some of these days come from but it's fun to find them.

Barbara- absolutely. We go to the local produce stands when we can but it's hard for them to compete.

Joe- They're how we got to where we are and to some extent maybe some tired of working for the large corporate entities will consider something smaller. I love the idea of the small business owner who really knows the community.

Rob- thank you, and you have a great day in TN!

BARFF- lucky you! What are you planning for Mickey's dinner?

Janis- we try to support the businesses in our area as much as we can.

Joanna- yea!!!! I love our local dry cleaners! And we have our local Cuban restaurant that is so good and fresh!

John- I'd bet they love it when they see your smiling face walking in the door!

Michael- I belong to a small women's networking group and most everyone there is a "mom and pop" business owner.

Rebecca- you do a great job of highlighting your local businesses!

Lou- believe it or not, there's a special something day every day of the week!

Mar 29, 2012 03:36 AM

Jennifer Chiongbian

Specializing in all types of Manhattan apts & townhouses - Manhattan, NY

Real Estate Broker - NYC

I love Mom & Pop Shops. We have a ton of them here in Manhattan. I think the only reason they survived is beacuse of space restrictions keeping the big box stores out--majority of them anyway.

Mar 29, 2012 04:11 AM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Thanks for the reminder! Suggested this for a feature, it sure deserves one!

Mar 29, 2012 06:56 AM

Connie Harvey

Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN

Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Kathy, I've never heard of this. Great way to take care of our local businesses!

Mar 29, 2012 09:03 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Jennifer- let's keep it that way. I love the idea of walking into a business and seeing a familiar face there.

Barbara Jo- thank you and thanks for reblogging this.

Connie- where would we be without them!

Mar 29, 2012 10:43 AM

Michelle Gibson

Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL

REALTOR

Kathy - I had no clue this day even existed, I definitely support mom and pop businesses.

Mar 29, 2012 12:49 PM

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