Today's Kindness #456: March 29, 2024
👩🏼🦳Promote Mom & Pop👨🏼🦳
Our economy couldn't run without small mom-and-pop businesses. They create economic growth and provide almost 70% of all new jobs in the country. That's why every year on March 29 we acknowledge the more than 27 million small businesses in this country by celebrating National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day! The holiday was established by Rick and Margie Segel in honor of their parents and the successful hat shop they opened in 1939 and grew into a 10,000-square-foot, $2 million clothing shop. It is a special day to appreciate the long hours, hard work, and dedication it takes to run a small business. So on March 29, head to your favorite small business to say thank you!
How To Support Mom-And-Pop:
Shop Local
Support the small businesses in your community by searching them out and frequenting them often. Hear about an interesting local spot? Go on an adventure to check it out, then tell all your friends!
Use Social Media
Most small businesses are happy to get a little extra attention. Make sure to follow your favorites on all their social media platforms and promote them whenever possible.
Write A "Thank You" Note
Running a small business is really hard work. If there's a special mom-and-pop shop you care about, take a moment to write a note to let the owners and employees know how much you appreciate all the effort and care they put into making your experience wonderful.
"Mom & pop stores are not about something small; they are about something big. Ninety percent of all U.S. businesses are family-owned or controlled. They are important not only for the food, drink, clothing, and tools they sell us, but also for providing us with intellectual stimulation, social interaction, and connection to our communities. We must have mom-and-pop stores because we are social animals. We crave to be part of the marketplace. "
~ Robert Spector