Saturday, November 16, 2013

Small Business Saturday

The owner of Salon Rouge, Andrew Brown, right, prepares for Small Business Saturday. Located on 700 Elmwood Ave., Salon Rouge will be among  a number of small businesses participating in this national event.  Taking place Nov. 30, businesses will offer discounts and promotions similar to those of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Encouraging people to patronize mom and pop shops, the event began  in 2010 as an advertising campaign by American Express. As part of the holiday, Salon Rouge will offer 20 percent  off of all retail products and specials on  manicures and pedicures.  Neo Gift Studio,  512 Elmwood Ave., above, will also offer specials to its shoppers according to owner Joan Zoerb. By Sean Dwyer and Youleidy Vega