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Saturday, November 26, 2011

Chamber Encourages Support of Small Business Saturday

Business owners share what Small Business Saturday means to them.

  Black Friday is over and now it's time for small businesses to shine with Small Business Saturday. "We appreciate the huge public relations push that American express has put on this Saturday as small business Saturday, they started this months ago picking a Saturday here or there but we have promoted small business Saturday, every Saturday since it began," said Jack Lank, president of the United Regional Chamber of Commerce, which supports businesses in 16 communities including Attleboro, Foxborough, Mansfield, Norton, Seekonk and Wrentham. "Why can’t every Saturday be where you choose a small business to buy your goods and/or services," Lank added. "By purchasing goods and services from a local business, it helps put money right back …

Small Business Shout Out [POLL]

Which small businesses do you love in Norton and why?

  Norton readers share their favorite small businesses in town and what makes them so great. Have a business you'd like to give a shout out? Comment below! Haskin's Pharmacy has been in town for a long time and they are just a nice place to do business with--they have great cards and even little gifty items. -Denise McDermott Briody Definitely Haskins!! -Wendy Lucente Langelier The Swirling Vine because Bruce is wonderful and they have great wine! -Amy Foss Brassard Studio 63 across from Fire Station is an excellent hair salon and great products! -Suzanne Farrell Diercksen Jennifer Nails! -Dawn Sacco Honey Dew on a Saturday morning! Talk about local flavor! -Cathy Wilkerson Best Sandwich Shop - Mike, the owner, goes out of his way to make …

PATCH FACTS

5 Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 26

Your Patch Facts for the day.

  Five Things You Should Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind will be between 4 and 7 mph becoming calm. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 38. 2. Frenzy’s Black Friday deal is extended through Small Business Saturday. Any birthday party booked today is 10 percent off. You can also buy a frequent fun pass, 10 visits, for the price of eight. 3. St. Mary’s 31st Annual Christmas Fair will begin 9 a.m. at 14 Park St., Attleboro. The fair will feature the Festival of Trees, followed by a silent auction. It will …

Friday, November 25, 2011

Bridget's Offers Unique Gift for Kids this Holiday Season

Elusive 3D Doodle Pad allows kids to create three-dimensional images.

  With the holiday shopping season now in full swing, local businesses, such as Bridget’s - An Irish Tradition, are gearing up the best way they know how - stocking up on gifts that are hard to find. “We have plenty of new merchandise,” said owner Bridget Daly, who also expanded her store recently. While the most popular items are Claddagh rings and other Celtic jewelry, Bridget’s has a unique item that is somewhat elusive...the 3D Doodle Pad. The only place to get the 3D book in Massachusetts is at her store. Bridget is lucky enough to have the item in stock because the creator is her nephew, Hollywood animator Donnachada Daly. “It uses special paper that makes the drawings 3D,” explained 14-year-old Bridget Mulligan, who owns the pad. “…

Small Business Holiday Deals

Black Friday and Small Business Saturday sales in town.

  La Bella Baskets, owned by Norton resident Ann-Marie Costa, is offering 10% off her entire store until Nov. 30th with coupon code NOV10 to be applied at check out. She is also offering a chance to win a gift basket on her online store valued up to $100. For more information, check out the website. The Swirling Vine will have some special wines out to taste on Small Business Saturday, plus get 20% off your wine purchase. Dec. 7 they will have a “Winter Kickoff” wine tasting at Trinity. Norton resident Bethany Lander has a special on Blossom Band grab bags. Get four surprise Blossom Bands for $25. Free shipping is also being offered on all Blossom Bands from the Trendy Tie collaboration. All of those products can be found on Etsy. Lander …

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8:27 am on Friday, November 25, 2011

There is a new online discount sweeping the country this holiday season, called Printapons where a local store is featured every day with huge discount.   more ›

Monday, November 21, 2011

POLL: When Do You Do the Bulk of Your Christmas Shopping?

Do you shop on Black Friday?

With Thanksgiving just a few days away, Christmas shopping season will be in full effect. When do you do your shopping? Take our poll.

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