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Support Small Business Saturday November 26, 2011 – Save $25 with American Express

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Support Small Business Saturday November 26, 2011 – Save $25 with American Express


As a strong supporter of local small businesses, I am pleased to post this information about the second Small Business Saturday,  on Saturday, November 26, 2011 all across the country.



American Express is behind this initiative to boost small business sales during the busy holiday shopping weekend.


How does it work?

  • Spend a minimum of $25 and American Express will give a $25 statement credit to 100,000 card holders who register their card and use it to shop on Small Business Saturday at any locally-owned independent small business that accepts American Express.
  • Registration can be found on the Small Business Saturday Facebook page.
  • Don’t have an American Express account? Spread the word about the day and your local businesses by mentioning shops and restaurants via Facebook and Twitter.  
  • For every person who ‘likes’ Small Business Saturday on Facebook,American Express will donate $1 up to $500,000 to Girls Inc., an organization which empowers young women to be future entrepreneurs.

Royal Bakery in Huntington Plaza Shelton CT

Local businesses are the heart and soul of our economy. They create jobs and they preserve our neighborhoods across the country.

Show your support for local entrepreneurs and do a little economy boosting by spreading the word in your community via Facebook and Twitter.


Support Small Business Saturday November 26, 2011 – Save $25 with American Express

Comments(13)

Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

Barbara, many folks do not have an American Express card... but still, this is a great way of spreading the word about buying from a local Small Business.  I am all for that.

It's also a great way to meet some really nice people.

Nov 23, 2011 02:16 PM
Ed Kurosz , Lic. Assoc. RE Broker
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Westhampton Beach & Quogue - Westhampton Beach, NY
Douglas Elliman Real Estate Hamptons & North Fork

Our Greater Westhampton Chamber of Commerce sponsored a full page ad in the local Southampton Press Western Edition promoting AMEX's Small Business Saturday this November 26.

Nov 23, 2011 02:18 PM
Barbara Altieri
Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT
REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

Karen Anne -- Yes, that's true, but they can still 'like' the FB page and also spread the word.  Anything that promotes small business is a good thing! 

Nov 23, 2011 02:20 PM
Barbara Altieri
Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT
REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

Ed -- We had a small article in the local paper. I was not even aware so I posted this and am going to run it on Twitter and FB as well.

Nov 23, 2011 02:21 PM
Carlotta Remong
Berkshire Hathaway HS N.E. Prime Properties - Newport, RI

Barbara, thanks for the specific information on how to support small businesses on Saturday via American Express. Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 23, 2011 02:47 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Barbara this is a great idea and a reason to support local businesses this weekend.

Nov 23, 2011 03:45 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Barbara, hopefully many will show support and spend their hard earned cash at Small Businesses on Saturday.   Hope you and your family enjoy a very restful Thanksgiving!

Nov 23, 2011 03:58 PM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Hi Barbara,

I totally support small business as that is the group who actually creates jobs for people who live in the US. Thanks for spreading the word. I had not heard about the AE credit and I have card. I will check getting the credit on my statement by buying stuff on Saturday. Thanks for the link.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

Nov 24, 2011 03:11 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Barbara, wow that seems to be a pretty good deal, I would imagine that most card holders would take advantage of that.

Nov 24, 2011 04:18 AM
Lora "Leah" Stern 914-772-4528
Coldwell Banker, 170 N Main Street, New City NY 10956 - New City, NY
Real Estate Salesperson

Barbara- I pport.had gotten several emails about this and have already signed on to this.  Great to spread the work and hopefully our small businesses will profit from this promo.  Kudos to American Express for the support.

Nov 24, 2011 05:24 AM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

Hope you have lots of fun and food with family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 24, 2011 07:17 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

barbara,

I was going through my normal folks where I read their blog and I find yours again about the samll business Saturday. It reminded me what I want to try to do tomorrwo. Thanks for the reminder and have a great weekend.

Nov 25, 2011 08:34 AM
Barbara Altieri
Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT
REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

I hope everyone commenting here had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Carlotta -- I hope Amex customers take advantage of this is a show of support.

Jennifer -- Yes, nice to know one of the 'big guys' is doing something to support the small businesses.

Joan -- I hope there's a lot of support for this.

Bob -- The small businesses DO create the jobs. Maybe our leaders will finally get that one of these days.

Russel -- Thanks for your wishes.

Bob -- Make sure you register for the program before you purchase!

 

Nov 25, 2011 01:18 PM