The Mansfield Downtown Partnership invites Mansfield residents and friends to start their holiday shopping on the local level this Saturday, November 24, Small Business Saturday! Many Mansfield businesses will be ready to welcome shoppers with sales and specials.
Participating in Small Business Saturday this year are:
Cut to the Chase Hair Salon, 1232 Storrs Road
The Flower Pot, 9 Dog Lane
G. M. Thompson & Sons, 54 Middle Turnpike
The Hoot, 86 Storrs Road
Lisa's Chocolates & Gifts, 534 Storrs Road
Mansfield Art Center, 285 Stafford Road
Spring Hill Café, 1029 Storrs Road
Storrs Center Cycle, 1132 Storrs Road
Storrs Therapeutic Massage, 1182 Storrs Road
The Mansfield Downtown Partnership encourages shoppers to show their love of Mansfield businesses with a “Shop Small Selfie!” Take a picture of yourself shopping at a participating business, post it on social media, and tag the business and #ShopSmallMansfield.
As part of the Small Business Saturday celebration, the Town of Mansfield will offer free parking in the Downtown Storrs garage from Wednesday, November 21 through Saturday, November 24.
For more information about Small Business Saturday activities happening around Mansfield, please visit mansfieldct.gov/shopsmall.
American Express launched Small Business Saturday on the Saturday after Thanksgiving to encourage people to “Shop Small” and bring more holiday shopping to small businesses. For more information about their nationwide campaign, visit https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/shop-small/.