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Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Happy Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday on 11-27

by Community Contributor • November 25, 2021 • Comments Off

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Happy Thanksgiving

The EDC would like to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving and to show appreciation to all businesses during these trying times. Continue reading to discover ways to support small businesses or make your business noticed during the holidays.

Small Business Saturday

Saturday, November 27, 2021 is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. This year, we know that small businesses need our support now more than ever as they navigate, retool and pivot from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Please join SBA and organizations across the country in supporting your local small businesses by shopping at a small business.

How you can participate:

Santa Barbara Small Business Saturday
Santa Barbara has a list of businesses that are partaking in the Small Business Saturday event. CLICK HERE for more information.
WEV Shop Local Market
Browse WEV’s virtual Shop Local Market to find great gifts this holiday season. You will be supporting your friends, neighbors, and community by shopping local – from the comfort of your own home. Discover local businesses that give California’s Central Coast its unique flair and find out about the business owners whose vision brings the vibrant WEV community to life. CLICK HERE to visit the virtual shop.
For small business owners
Free Marketing Materials for Small Business Saturday
Add your business to the Shop Small Map
Tools & Services/ Industry Insights
For Shoppers
Find?participating small businesses?in your area

Looking for NO-COST Business Consulting Services?

The EDC SBDC call team and experienced advisors are available to answer questions and help you navigate today’s complex business environment. The Economic Development Collaborative hosts the Small Business Development Center and is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Signing up as a client takes just a few minutes and provides you with lifetime access to all of our no-cost services.

Get started today with no-cost consulting by calling our

Business Assistance Line at 805.409.9159.

Resources and advising are available in English and Spanish.

Stay up-to-date on local, state and federal resources related to the pandemic by visiting our COVID-19 Business Resource page regularly CLICK HERE.