The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce has announced Atlantic has been recognized as a Neighborhood Champion for the seventh year in a row by American Express. Atlantic will participate in the 10th Annual Small Business Saturday to support small businesses. Bailey Smith, Executive Director at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce said. “We’re excited to partner with Atlantic Area businesses to create safe shopping incentives to celebrate Small Business Saturday.”

Founded by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday® is a day to celebrate the small businesses that help support our community. American Express created the Neighborhood Champion Program to help rally communities around Small Business Saturday and is working alongside numerous business organizations to support local Small Business Saturday celebrations throughout the country. American Express recognizes communities that have strong participation. The on-going Shop Local Initiative, presented by First Whitney Bank & Trust, and overall community support has helped Atlantic achieve this national recognition.

November 28th marks the 10th annual Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country. On Black Friday & Small Business Saturday this weekend, shop these participating retailers and receive additional savings:

• Aunt B’s & Bonnesens is offering 25% off all wines, 50% off fall décor (excluding silks), and 50% off all purses and wallets.
• Brown’s Shoe Fit is offering 20% off storewide, some exclusions may apply.
• Brymons Interiors is offering 25% off holiday décor, free pillows, and deliveries with qualifying purchases.
• Cappel’s Ace Hardware has all Christmas décor on sale.
• Farmhouse & Flowers is now open 9 AM – 5 PM.
• Hanson’s Fine Jewelry is offering 20% off items storewide.
• Jazzercise is offering unlimited in-studio or online classes for the remainder of the year for just $20.20.
• Something For You is offering 20% off fabric, buy one get one free on all Pillow Pets, and an extra 10% off all clearance items.
• Soul Sister’s Boutique is offering 20% off items storewide.
• The Franklin Market/The Picker’s Parlor is offering 20% off all apparel, 10% off CoffeeGirl, and other discounts storewide up to 50% off.

SHIFT ATL will be offering gift wrapping services Saturday, November 28th from 9 AM – 1 PM at the Rock Island Depot. Visit their Facebook page to learn more. To accommodate COVID-19, all businesses have implemented curbside pickup. Contact the business beforehand to set up this option. Per the State of Iowa mandate, masks are required when in public spaces, including restaurants and businesses.

Pick up your Christmas Brochure from area retail businesses, like the Chamber on Facebook or follow on Instagram to find dates and details to celebrate Christmas in Atlantic. You can find a complete list of activities at www.atlanticiowa.com. Capture the Christmas magic with #MyAtlanticIA and post to the Atlantic Area Chamber’s Facebook page or Instagram (AtlanticIowaFan). Contact the Atlantic Area Chamber with any questions at chamber@atlanticiowa.com or call 712.243.3017.