Select members of the Downtown Milford Business Association are once again participating in Small Business Saturday on Nov. 27, an annual celebration founded by American Express in 2010 and held on the Saturday following Thanksgiving to encourage holiday shoppers to support independent businesses across the country.
“Milford small businesses have a way of bringing people together,” said DMBA president Tracy Bonosconi. “Our unique shops coupled with our beautiful New England setting make for an enjoyable shopping experience big box stores just can’t offer. Small Business Saturday is really a way to celebrate the businesses that make Milford feel like home.”
Downtown Milford’s small businesses offer curated, unique gifts, hand-selected by the shop owners. Alternatively, gift certificates to local pubs, restaurants, salons or other beauty businesses can also be purchased.
DMBA is also offering the “Red Ticket Program” this holiday season. For every $50 shoppers spend at participating businesses, shop owners will give one red ticket. At the end of the season, the DMBA will hold a random drawing of prizes for some ticket holders. Special double-ticket days occur on Friday, Nov. 26 and Saturday, Nov. 27, as well as Friday, Dec. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 4.
“We are proud to see how Small Business Saturday inspires our community to come together,” Bonosconi said. “When our businesses thrive, so does Milford.”
Small Business Saturday takes place in downtown Milford during retail hours. For more information about the DMBA, go to downtownmilfordct.com.