It's Small Business Season! 

Through December 31st, we're celebrating Small Business Season™. The chamber is encouraging every person in our community to support friends and neighbors by shopping, dining, and exploring our small businesses! 

Small Businesses are a BIG DEAL to Schuylkill County. Small businesses made up over 60% of all new jobs this year and yet they face many challenges from rising costs to filling vacancies. Plus, according to JP Morgan Chase, "The median small business holds (only) 27 cash buffer days in reserve. Half of the small businesses hold a cash buffer of less than one month. Moreover, 25% of small businesses hold fewer than 13 cash buffer days in reserve." That means, over 50 percent of small businesses wouldn't last over a month on reserves. 

They need our help, and we need theirs. On average $68 of every $100 spent locally stays in our community. Most of us turn to small businesses first when we're seeing help for our nonprofits, youth activities, and sponsorships. When they thrive, we thrive! 

Where you spend your money this holiday season matters! 

Support small businesses by patronizing them and/or:
*Write them a review

*Refer friends and family

*Check-in and take pictures or videos and share them on social media when you're shopping, dining, or during a service experience

*Share small business posts on social media

*Talk about your favorite businesses on social media

*Participate in our Holiday Gift Guide 

Join us and pledge to support local this holiday season. Shopping small can make a big difference.