Chapel Hill and Carrboro, NC: The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro (The Chamber) and the Carrboro Business Alliance (CBA) encourage everyone to #ShopSmall on Small Business Saturday, which is the Saturday after Thanksgiving (11/25/22), and #BuyLocal throughout the 2023 holiday season.

#BuyLocal this Holiday Season

Buying local promotes a more vibrant community. In fact, 67 cents of every dollar spent at a local business stays in the community according to the Small Business Economic Impact Study by American Express. There are many opportunities to #BuyLocal in Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro this holiday season. The following is a short list and you can find more at Visit Chapel Hill:

Dates to Know:

• Saturday, Nov 26: Small Business Saturday, an annual day to #ShopSmall
• Monday, Nov 28: Local Cyber Monday. Join the Chamber and CBA in making it Local Cyber Monday.
• Tuesday, Nov 29: Local Giving Tuesday. Join the Chamber and CBA in making it Local Giving Tuesday.
• Saturday, Dec 2: The Inclusive Business Holiday Market at Extraordinary Ventures in Chapel Hill from 10am-1pm.
• Sunday, December 3: Carolina Inn Holiday Market and Bier Garten is a European style market with a nod of southern flare with vendors from all over the state who are selling hand crafted yuletide gifts from chocolates, to jewelry, to ornaments and more along with a festive tent for craft beers, mulled wine, and signature cocktails – all from 12pm-4pm (also on Dec 10 and Dec 17).
• Friday, Dec 8: Carrboro Annual Holiday Tree Lighting featuring music and local schoolchildren from 6-7pm at Carrboro Town Hall.
• Saturday, Dec. 9: Chapel Hill Carrboro Community Holiday Parade at 10 a.m. in downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro

Actions - If you are a small business owner or manager:

1. Learn more about Small Business Saturday and get your business added to the Small Business Saturday Map.
2. Download free, customizable Small Business Saturday assets.
3. Update your google listing so shoppers can find you and your store hours.
4. Follow the Chamber on social media (facebook, twitter, instagram) and use the hashtags #ShopSmall, #BuyLocal, and #LocalMatters.
5. Feature your holiday gift ideas online, which The Chamber can help promote!

Actions - If you are a local resident:

1. Join Chamber staff and commit to buy 100% of your holiday gifts from small, local businesses this holiday season. Shop in-person; order online for shipping, delivery, or curbside pick-up; buy gift cards, services, and experiences; and shop at the farmers’ markets and sign up for a CSA.
2. Buy local online. Visit The Chamber's Member Directory to find a local businesses by category, especially on Local Cyber Monday (11/27).
3. Decide to donate to local charities on Giving Tuesday (11/28).
4. Spread the local love with a positive online review of a local business.
5. Encourage others to shop small this holiday season.
6. Follow the Chamber on social media (facebook, twitter, instagram) and use the hashtags #ShopSmall, #BuyLocal, and #LocalMatters.

About The Chamber

The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro (The Chamber) is a membership organization that serves and advances the business interests of Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro, including the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro as well as southern Orange, northern Chatham, and southwest Durham counties. The Chamber's network includes 600 member enterprises that employ more than 95,000 workers throughout the region. Together with its network, The Chamber is committed to building a sustainable community where business thrives.

About the Carrboro Business Alliance

The Carrboro Business Alliance (CBA), founded in 2014 on the shared belief that "local matters," is now more than 100 local enterprises collaborating to help Carrboro thrive. The CBA mission is to 1) connect members with information and customers, 2) promote members and the Carrboro community, and 3) represent local business interests with policy makers. Follow the CBA on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and join the conversation with #LocalMatters.