Shop Local This Week In Chester On Small Business Saturday

CHESTER, NJ — As the 2022 holiday season approaches, people will be out and about looking for the perfect stocking stuffers and gifts to give during the upcoming holidays.

Small Business Saturday, which falls between two shopping mega-holidays — Black Friday and Cyber Monday — is a great way to support the local Chester community while completing your holiday shopping list.

This year, the shopping event is scheduled for Nov. 26.

Small Business Saturday was started by American Express during the 2010 recession, and since then, people have been encouraged to support small businesses, which are the lifeblood of every community.

The day quickly gained popularity and spread across the country, with the Senate unanimously passing a resolution in support of it in 2011.

The Historic Chester Business Association, an association with 48 years of dedication to Chester's local businesses, also wants to encourage shoppers to consider Chester for their holiday shopping.

Small Business Saturday is a nationwide campaign that promotes and elevates small businesses while encouraging consumers to shop locally. It all comes down to supporting small businesses in the run-up to the holiday season in order to help local communities and economies thrive, officials said.

While supplies last, the Historic Chester Business Association is providing businesses with "I Love Chester, NJ" themed tote bags to hand out to customers as a thank you for shopping with them, Emmilee Wyatt, a spokesperson for the HCBA, said.

Chester has over 80 boutique shops as well as eateries serving delectable food and treats. People can likely find something for everyone on their list in Chester's downtown, from home decor to jewelry to clothing to toys to pet products to one-of-a-kind gifts.

Before you go out shopping this weekend, be sure to check out the HCBA’s 2022-2023 Shopping and Dining Guide, which includes information about Chester’s shopping destinations and coupons.