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Main St, Owensville 812-724-3501 or 1-800-440-4888 www.holdersfurniture.net Black Friday Bonanza BONUS Recliner Deals MATTRESS SALE While supplies last! Limited quantities. in progress! 12 Months Same as Cash! Now's the time to save! Now–Nov. 27 Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm • Saturday 9am-4pm with approved credit hometown store 812-385-5757 1607 W BROADWAY, PRINCETON Owned and Operated by Debra Walker HOURS: Monday thru Friday 10am to 6pm Saturday 9am to 5pm • Sunday Closed WASHER & DRYER PAIR 4.5 cu. ft. washer / 7.5 cu. ft. dryer APPLIANCES, HOME FURNISHINGS & MORE! HURRY! Limited Quantities $ 999 98 Berry's Produce & Country Market 1415 W. Brumfield, Princeton (812) 386-6365 Homemade Noodles Apple & Pumpkin Butter Fresh Apples & Oranges Fall Squash & Turnips Homegrown Sweet Potatoes Fresh Farm Eggs Fresh Local Jellies & Honey Coffees, Teas & Hot Cocoa Variety of Meats & Cheeses Holiday Gifts & Decor Mon.-Fri.: 9-6 Sat.: 9-4, Sun.: 11-4 ORDER YOUR Thanksgiving Pies & Dinner Rolls! Holland Store Only Black Friday Sale Nov 23rd & 24th 20% OFF Toys& Clothing Black Friday Sale Nov 23rd & 24th 20% OFF Toys& Clothing Black Friday Nov 23rd & 20% OFF Toys& Clothing Novemb 26 & 27 Equipment Company 407 E. KENTUCKY, HOLLAND • 812-536-3486 www.BLESCHBROS.com Ways to support small businesses this holiday shopping season Small businesses long have been the heart and soul of local communities. There is something to be said about be- ing on a first-name basis with a local res- taurateur or another small business own- er, as such familiarity often translates in- to exemplary service. According to the U.S. Small Busi- ness Administration, small business- es account for 99.9 percent of compa- nies in the country, due in large part to the broad definition of small business- es (those with fewer than 500 employ- ees). However, the vast majority of busi- nesses in the United States have a staff that's smaller than 20 workers, accord- ing to the Small Business & Entrepre- neurship Council. These firms employ nearly 60 million workers, says the SBA. Despite the prevalence of small busi- nesses, fewer than 80 percent of en- trepreneurial small business ventures make it beyond their first year, and only around half make it beyond five years. Consumers who want to help their fa- vorite small businesses survive can use the holiday season and beyond to set the course for success. Consumers can make a concerted effort to fuel this im- portant cog in their local economic en- gines. • Shop local. The concept is sim- ple but effective. Opting to shop in lo- cal stores over larger conglomerates and franchises can help small businesses take root. Before making holiday shop- ping lists, visit local stores and base gift ideas on items they have in stock. Chanc- es are those gifts will be one-of-a-kind. • Purchase gift cards/certificates. All businesses have slow periods, and post-holidays is often a time when sales stagnate. Gift cards may bring new cus- tomers into local businesses who might otherwise not have patronized them, po- tentially creating new repeat customers. • Cater holiday meals and gatherings. The hol- iday season is chock-full of entertainment opportu- nities. Individuals can re- ly on nearby restaurants and other food and bev- erage businesses to cater holiday parties. Some busi- nesses also may be willing to discount or donate food for nonprofit group activi- ties, such as church holi- day bazaars, school holi- day concerts or fundrais- ing fairs. • Mention small busi- nesses on social me- dia. The holiday season breeds excitement. There- fore, when shoppers are in local stores, they can snap pictures of products and overflowing shopping bags and post them online while praising local businesses. • Think about subscription gifts. Enrollment in a health club or a mas- sage therapy service are gifts that keep on giving for the recipient, but also help ensure consistent incoming cash for the business providing the service. When shopping this holiday season, consumers can look to the small, local businesses in their communities that help make towns and cities unique. Consumers who want to help their favorite small businesses survive can use the holiday season and beyond to set the course for success. Shopping The Press-Dispatch Wednesday November 17, 2021 C-5