Officials with the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce want to thank Small Business Saturday participants for supporting our community by shopping Atlantic on November 28th.  Chamber Executive Director Ouida Hargens says “A collaborative effort between the Chamber, sponsors, participating businesses and shoppers helped to have another successful Small Business Saturday. The strong partnerships and new relationships this campaign created will continue and will keep Atlantic vibrant and help us to grow into the future.

Small Business Saturday Presenting Sponsor Brown’s Shoe Fit having breakfast November 28th at the Downtowner. Left to Right: Anna Johnson, Kevin Weiser, Seth Christensen, Carol Johnson.

Chamber Board member Jenny Williams showing her Small Business support with husband Matt. Pictured Left to Right: Bailey Smith, Jenny Williams, Matt Williams

Shoppers having fun at Cappel’s Ace Hardware

The Small Business Saturday Campaign kicked off two weeks ago with Selfies for Support and continued through Small Business Saturday. Over 175 selfies for support were posted to social media supporting businesses in Atlantic. The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce encouraged shoppers to post selfies to social media, the shopper with the most likes will receive $50 in AtlanticCash, along with selfie stick. The selfies for support winner will be announced on December 15th.

Over 30 businesses in Atlantic participated in Small Business Saturday event, with many participating in the passport to Atlantic. The shopping incentive offered stamps to shoppers for purchases and selfies for support. Completed passports with six stamps will be entered into a drawing for $200 in AtlantiCash. If you have completed passports please submit to the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce by December 4th to be entered into the grand prize drawing.