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Christmas Shopping or Any Shopping... Shop Local! It might seem early to talk about holiday shopping, but this is Frankenmuth. We are home to the World's Largest Christmas store, so shopping is always in season! You've likely seen the annual abundance of Black Friday sale ads from large retailers and online merchants hosting door busters and wild sales to lure holiday shoppers during the most competitive shopping season. The cyber sales even have their own special day called Cyber Monday. Did you know, there is also a day to celebrate shopping local during the holidays? It's the Saturday after Thanksgiving (and that other big shopping day) and it's called Small Business Saturday. Frankenmuth is a community made up of small businesses, so it only makes sense for us to be involved in this National effort. While we might not always be able to find what we are looking for in Frankenmuth, we might also be surprised at what we can find in our own backyard if we take time to get to know our local stores. Your local shops and storefronts are changing products and updating inventory all the time, so make sure to check back often for new and exciting items. So, consider supporting the businesses that support your local church, school and sporting events by shopping local, especially this coming holiday season. There's lots of time to get a jump start on the holiday shopping chaos by browsing the local stores to get to know them a bit better and find all the treasures they have inside as well. Insider tip for those living or working in the area: shop mid-week when there's less visitor traffic. Want to feel even better about giving this season? Ask the Chamber for some FREE custom labels to put on your wrapped gift that says "This gift supports a Small Business." Join the fun of Small Business Saturday by stopping at the Chamber/Visitor Center before you head out on Saturday, November 24, 2018 for special deals and events happening around Frankenmuth. The first 200 shoppers also receive a FREE tote and a chance to win prizes including up to $20 in Frankenmuth money. Shop local. Shop Small Business Saturday in Frankenmuth! 7