Chicago's Small Business Saturday: Support | Shop | Discover

3521 South King Drive,Chicago IL 60653

26 November, 2022

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Support | Shop | Discover 2022 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY—Bronzeville Laying the groundwork to preserve local small business - the way forward [CHICAGO, IL] — The Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop along with 15 artists, designers, small business owners, vendors and essential service providers invite you to shop, discover and create in your community. This 7th year American Express sponsored Neighborhood Champion Small Business Saturday, event deemed the largest in the Bronzeville community will be held on Saturday November 26, 2022 from 10 am until 5 pm at the Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop, located at 3521 S. King Drive. This community building event kicks off with the V.I.P. Breakfast of Champions in Bronzeville sponsored by the Chicago Urban League and the SBA from 8:30 am to 10 am, followed by a full day of shopping as well as crafting excursions for the public and concludes with “The Economic Empowerment Mid-day Reception” hosted by The Black Star Project. This highlighted community engagement event is great for the entire family, diverse shoppers and those who love supporting local small businesses in an all-in-one shopping experience. In wake of the pandemic, the bond between local residents and small businesses have never been more important as we stand together to make a difference and encourage shoppers and supporters to share the joy of being committed in laying down the groundwork to support businesses a short drive or stroll in their communities for the Holiday season and beyond. What is the Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop? The Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop of Chicago, is a certified MWBE incubator retail space, offering a unique platform for diverse small business owners, entrepreneurs and hobbyists alike to showcase and sell their works, services and products. The gift shop also facilitates mental health, wellness and creative workshops for both adults and children at its flagship store, which is conveniently located just a short drive south of the McCormick Place and a 5 minute drive east of the Chicago White Sox Stadium on King Drive. What is Shop Small Business Saturday? American Express publicized the initiative Small Business Saturday years ago as an American shopping holiday held on the Saturday after US Thanksgiving one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. Saturday, November 26, 2022 is Small Business Saturday® – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. WHAT: 2022 Small Business Saturday Bronzeville: “The Way Forward” WHEN: Saturday November 26, 2022 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. WHERE: 3521 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60653. Free street and back lot parking COST: Free to tour & shop *make & take sessions additional PERKS: Wheelchair accessible * Elevator on-site *Give a-ways *Fun-time Please help us spread the word. Share via social sites: #smallbusinesssaturday #shopsmall #createinyourhoodchicago #absolutelyanythingessential #neighborhoodchampion #shoplocal #chicago #shopbronzeville #shopinchicago #shopsmallchicago #americanexpress