As we enter the heart of the holiday shopping season, one of the best ways we can help our local community is to shop small. This Saturday is Small Business Saturday and small businesses need our support all year round, but it’s especially important during the holiday season. Last year, as much as 65% of small businesses’ annual revenue was generated during the holidays.
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We hope you make this your first stop in searching for a business to shop local with. These businesses are all active Valley Chamber members! Did you know, despite lingering economic concerns, most small businesses give back. In fact, eight in ten (80%) say that their business has a clearly defined mission that includes giving back to their local community.
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When shopping in Spokane Valley, visitors will find everything from local boutiques to major department stores, a variety of vintage and antique shops to outdoor gear suppliers and specialty grocery stores. Spokane Valley also boasts the region's largest mall, Spokane Valley Mall!
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This guide is put together by the Spokane Valley Current and Liberty Lake Splash newspapers. Their tradition begins with community in mind as they gather as many offerings as they can from the heart of the community, small businesses. 2023 marks the largest guide in the publication's history. Enjoy!
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