Saturday, November 26th
The Town of Stratford is once again inviting residents to support small businesses as the Shop Small Stratford campaign kicks-off the holiday shopping season. Mayor Laura R. Hoydick has issued a proclamation declaring Saturday, November 26th – the Saturday after Thanksgiving – “Shop Small Stratford Day” in conjunction with the national program, Small Business Saturday.
Mellow Monkey, a Stratford based, award winning boutique is spearheading the campaign with support from The Stratford Department of Economic and Community Development and The Milford Bank.
According to the proclamation, “small businesses have significant impacts when they are supported and that includes boosting the economy, creating a variety of jobs, contributing to the local community, and enhancing cultural vitality.” Further, “shopping small means directly supporting another member of the community and that is what strengthens our Town, both socially and financially.”
The annual, one-day event capitalizes on Small Business Saturday which is nationally sponsored by American Express. According to the Small Business Administration, of the new jobs created between 1995 and 2020, small businesses accounted for 62% – 12.7 million compared to 7.9 million by large enterprises.
Small Stratford business participating include:
Mellow Monkey
Natures Way Health Foods
Two Roads Brewing
The Pickle Barrel Specialty Food Market
Windmill Tavern Famous Hot Dogs and American Cuisine
Gaetanos Deli
Duchess Diner
2129 Edge Fitness Club
Connecticut Saw Tool (Specialty Repair and Related Services)
Hong Kong Cafe
Electrical Wholesalers (Electronic Parts and Equipment Wholesaler)
Td Vietnam Palace
S S Wine Liquor Warehouse
One Stop Plumbing Supply
Main Wah Restaurant
24 7 Express Specialty Food Market
Wines Unlimited
Lisas Take-Out Restaurant Catering
Two Roads Brewing Company
Spot Cleaners
Tower Equipment Durable Goods Wholesaler
Last Call Wines Liquors
Salon Spa Services
Edward J Dillon and Sons Florist
The Executive Chef Catering Company
The Hudson Paper Company
Perfect Nails Salon Spa Services
Star Pizza Family Restaurant Pizzeria
Red Cherry Nail Spa
Di Romas Pizza Pizzeria
Drew Design Commercial Photography
Pack-N-Ship Toys Hobbies,Toys and Games Store
Besides Mellow Monkey which is very nice there is not one other store in Stratford where you could purchase a gift.