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Shop Local, Win Local!

Shop Local, Win Local!

By Brittney Sherman

Grab a Holiday Passport, make a purchase at 1 of 43 participating small businesses, and get one step closer to winning the Grand Prize! Purchases can be made in-store or online, and there is no limit to the number of completed Passport Booklets you can submit. Every completed Passport represents $320 spent in local small business stores. Where you shop matters! Keep your dollars in the #95037 this holiday season and support small business dreams.

The City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Team, Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Association are collaborating on a Buy Local Campaign to support small businesses this holiday season. The 2023 Holiday Shopping Passport will encourage patronization of local small businesses, via in-store or online purchases, from December 1st-31st.

For more information about the program, a list of participating businesses, and a printable Passport visit the Buy Local Morgan Hill Website HERE.

 
Shop artisan products at the Holiday Market

Shop artisan products at the Holiday Market

By Brittney Sherman

Shop homemade, custom, artisan products from 35+ home-based vendors at the Sidewalk Saturdays Holiday Market on December 16 from 9a.m-1p.m. BONUS- this event will include a hot cocoa bar by MoHI Farm, a bracelet making station by Luxe, and a photo booth by Memory Spot and bLoom inflatables. There might even be a special visit from a special someone!

Started in 2020 to support home-based and retail small businesses through the pandemic, Sidewalk Saturdays has morphed into a beloved community event embodying the Buy Local spirit. This popular maker’s market located on 3rd street in beautiful Downtown Morgan Hill, features a Spring and Fall season, highlighting 15-25 local makers, between the hours of 9a.m.-1p.m.

Learn more about Sidewalk Saturdays HERE.

 
Shop Small Saturday on November 25

Shop Small Saturday on November 25

By Brittney Sherman

According to the Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey commissioned by American Express, reported projected spending among U.S. consumers who shopped at independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business Saturday reached an estimated $17.9 billion in 2022.

There are approximately 32 million independent businesses nationwide, employing nearly 61.7 million people. Small businesses are the backbone of your communities, and with 19.6% of small businesses failing in the first year and only 34.5% surviving past 10 years, they need all the support they can get. Founded by American Express in 2010 and officially cosponsored by SBA since 2011, Small Business Saturday has become an important part of small businesses’ busiest shopping season. Take the pledge to Shop Small on Saturday November 25 and support local small business owners all season long.

For a list of Morgan Hill small businesses, visit the Buy Local #95037 Directory HERE.

 
Open-air shopping, live music and a car show

Open-air shopping, live music and a car show

By Brittney Sherman

Come Downtown on Saturday, September 23 from 10 a.m.-4p.m. for a day of outdoor shopping, live music, kid’s zone and the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce Car Show. Shop 50+ South County makers and enjoy live music from Undercover 80’s, Lavender Fields, and the Mitchell James Band. Join us on 3rd street later that same evening at 8 p.m. for a FREE outdoor movie night featuring "Cars!" We are “revving up” for free-family friendly fun in Downtown Morgan Hill.

To learn more about this event and the 4th Saturday Downtown Street Series go HERE.

 
Shop small all Fall with Sidewalk Saturdays

Shop small all Fall with Sidewalk Saturdays

By Brittney Sherman

The Fall Sidewalk Saturdays Season is in full swing! Now through November 25, meet local artists and retailers, and purchase custom one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list.

Started in 2020 to support home-based and retail small businesses through the pandemic, Sidewalk Saturdays has morphed into a beloved community event embodying the Buy Local spirit. This popular maker’s market located on 3rd street in Downtown Morgan Hill, features anywhere from 15-25 vendors. Our 12-week seasons occur every Spring and Fall, between 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Learn more about Sidewalk Saturdays HERE.

 
Your stuff deserves a 2nd chance

Your stuff deserves a 2nd chance

By Brittney Sherman

With the goal of keeping materials out of landfills, "Second Chance Week" features a different way to Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle each day of the week from September 9-17, 2023.

To learn more about the campaign and view an interactive map of South County garage sale locations, go HERE.

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