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Sign Up Now For Small Business Saturday
The Santa Cruz County Office of Economic Development welcomes entries for Small Business Saturday. The event will be held on Nov. 25.
From the County of Santa Cruz: The Santa Cruz County Office for Economic Development is looking forward to another wonderful Small Business Saturday, and is encouraging local businesses to sign up for this year's Nov. 25 event.
Last year, more than 2000 local businesses participated in Small Business Saturday, more than double the prior year. Small Business Saturday is an annual nationwide shopping event sponsored by American Express that celebrates local small businesses.
“It's great to how much this event is growing as the community comes together to support local small businesses,” Economic Development Coordinator Barbara Mason said. “This is truly becoming a countywide celebration of our craftspeople and entrepreneurs.”
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Local businesses not only contribute to Santa Cruz County's economy and quality of life, they provide most of the jobs in the community. This year's event features even greater coordination with local events and celebrations, including:
- Boulder Creek Dollars
- Felton Makers Faire
- Santa Cruz Veterans Hall Makers Fair
- Surfin' Santa, Capitola-by-the-Sea
- Craft Fair, Aptos United Methodist Church
- Tree Lighting event, Crow’s Nest
Image via the County of Santa Cruz
