A festive outdoor market scene on a cobblestone street lined with wooden vendor stalls decorated with string lights and greenery. The stalls display colorful fruits, produce, and handcrafted goods. People bundled in winter coats browse the booths. At the center of the image is a circular pink Collective Agency logo with a star detail. In the lower portion, large white text reads ‘Shop Local.’ A geometric multicolor design element appears in the top-left corner
Shop Small, Pay Cash, Keep Our Communities Strong
This holiday season, every choice matters. With the government shut down and health insurance premiums climbing, small business owners are carrying more than their share of uncertainty. These mom-and-pop shops make up the largest group of businesses in the country — they’re the backbone of our communities. Yet, they rarely see the bailouts or safety nets that big corporations do.
When you shop small and pay in cash, you help business owners save on credit card fees that can take 3–5% of every sale. That savings helps keep their doors open, employees paid, and benefits possible.
This Small Business Saturday, there are plenty of ways to show up and make an impact across New Hampshire:
Manchester:
BAPOC Holiday Marketplace at the newly established Olive Grove Event Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring local vendors, live music, and holiday cheer.
Diz’s Café will have a cozy, seasonal atmosphere and a kickoff celebration with food, drinks, and activities — then take a stroll down Elm Street to support local shops.
The Bookery is hosting a Small Business Saturday Event from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., with giveaways and sales as part of the Elm Street festivities.
Nashua:
The beloved Winter Stroll runs from 2 to 11 p.m., offering music, food, art, and small business shopping downtown.
Deerfield:
Sickler’s Circle View Farm will host a Small Business Saturday event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., including Pictures with Santa from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Concord:
Visit the Maker’s Market at the Bank of NH Stage for locally made gifts and handmade treasures.
Central NH:
The Central New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce highlights participating businesses in Bristol, Campton, Holderness, and Plymouth.
Goffstown:
Follow the Goffstown Main Street Program page for Shop Small Saturday updates and local promotions.
Mt. Washington Valley:
Support outdoor gear shops like Northeast Mountaineering and International Mountain Equipment, both local favorites.
Hanover:
Still North Books & Bar is offering a free Shop Small Hanover sticker with purchases over $50.
Dover:
Derry
In Community,
Chandra & Tricia
Collective Agency
P.S. Know a business owner or resource partner who’d love this kind of support and community?
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