Small Business Saturday: Shop East Hanover-Florham Park

Big name national retailers take the spotlight on Black Friday as their deep price cuts pull in shoppers in droves.

What about those small, local businesses in East Hanover, Florham Park and beyond that are the backbone of America’s economy? Just when do they get their day?

That’s basically the question that was asked back in 2010 when the concept of Small Business Saturday was born.

Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses that their community thrives on.

American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy. 

Last year, 100 million people nationwide participated in Small Business Saturday by shopping at locally owned stores to help boost the economy and their communities.

You can also “like” Small Business Saturday on Facebook by visiting www.facebook.com/shopsmall.

Locally owned business across the country now take part in Small Business Saturday, offering their own deals to rival those offered the day before on Black Friday. American Express also offers cardholders the chance to enroll their card to get $25 back when they spend $25 or more at a qualifying small business location on Saturday.

To find retailers in East Hanover and Florham Park that take part in the promotion, just visit the Small Business Saturday website, click on “Find Out Where To Shop” in the menu at the top of the screen and type in your ZIP code.

We also have compiled a list of some of the participating businesses below.

East Hanover

Shopping

• The Paper Store and More
• Viscot Medical LLC
• East Hanover Lock & Safe
• Pasquale Forgione
• Ridgedale Florist
• The Potted Geranium
• Mr Photo 1 Hour
• All Access Entertainment
• Brian Summer
• Advanced Business System
• D'Amico Entertainment LLC
• Charles Anthony Studios
• Ferrera Jewelers
• Rogmar Enterprise
• Janelle King
• Enrico Piccolo
• Ridgedale Wine & Liquor
• Zigarelli Chocolates
• Head 2 Toe Fashions
• Rank Magic LLC
• Pat D'Amico LLC
• Spa Partners
• Selective Furniture
• Chiropractic Center of East Hanover
• Nice Touch Driving School
• Artim Salon & Spa
• Dr. Nancy Rischel
• General Dry Cleaners
• Joy Moon's Nails

Dining

• Encore Catering
• Giuliano's Catering Service
• Ridgedale Diner
• Hong Kong Kitchen
• Europe Portugeses BBQ
• Gina's Deli
• Giulietta e Romeo Pizzeria
• East Hanover Deli
• Luigi's Caffe & Bar
• Avellino's Pizza and Cafe
• Benvenuti Ristorante

Florham Park

Shopping

• CWS Software
• Healthy Lifestyle Management
• Shoe Heaven
• New Jersey Automobile Club
• Madhur Convenience Inc.
• Gourmet Junction
• Drug Fair 46
• Dancextensions
• Edmund M Kramer Photographers
• The Natural Path to Wellness
• Hammond Organ World #2
• Florham Park Fitness LLC
• Verizon Wireless
• Medfit Corporate Services
• Datacor
• Florham Park Liquors
• The Money Store
• LearningRx
• AGM Group Siding and Window
• Twin Nails
• RPR Sports & Entertainment
• Strandz Salon
• Florham Park Roller Rink
• Intouch Wireless at Florham Park
• Apex Tiger Martial Arts
• Florham Park Cleaners
• Ki's Nails
• Plaza Cleaners

Dining

• Natale's
• Leahy's Cafe
• Cullens Fresh Foods
• La Piazza
• China Chalet
• Florham Park Pizza
• Smash Burger Florham Park
• Angelato Heavenly Ice Cream
• Zizza and Sons Bakery
• Viet Ai
• Park Place Restaurant
• Brick Oven of Florham Park
• Nonna's Pizza
• Kyoto Hibachi
• Florham Park Deli
• China City

Everyone has locally owned businesses in their community, and shopping on Small Business Saturday is the perfect way to give back to the businesses you know and love in your community.

TELL US: What small businesses do you patronize in your town and what makes them great? Share in the comments below.