Shop Small Saturday: Investing in Veteran Owned Brands
About the Day
On March 2nd, we celebrate "Shop Small Saturday" as part of National Invest In Veterans Week. This day is dedicated to showing our support for veteran-owned small businesses by shopping locally and spreading the word about their amazing products and services.
Starting a small business is no easy feat, and veteran entrepreneurs face unique challenges as they transition to civilian life. By supporting their businesses, we can help them succeed and thrive in their communities. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are approximately 2.5 million veteran-owned businesses in the United States, and they contribute over $1 trillion to the U.S. economy annually.
On Shop Small Saturday, we encourage everyone to seek out and support local veteran-owned businesses in their communities. Whether it's visiting a local restaurant, shopping at a veteran-owned retail store, or utilizing a veteran-owned service, every purchase helps to support these businesses and their owners. By doing so, we can help create jobs and boost the local economy.
Veteran Entrepreneur Examples
When you shop small and support veteran-owned businesses, be sure to use the hashtags #ShopSmallSaturday and #VetOwnedBusiness on social media to help promote and support these businesses. Here are a few examples of veteran-owned small businesses that you can support:
Ranger Up: a veteran-owned apparel company that specializes in military-inspired designs.
Combat Flip Flops: a veteran-owned footwear and accessory company that supports education and employment for Afghan and Iraqi women.
Alpha Coffee: a veteran-owned coffee company that donates a portion of its profits to support military and veteran charities.
These are just a few examples of the many veteran-owned small businesses that you can support on Shop Small Saturday. By showing our support, we can help these businesses thrive and make a positive impact in our communities.
So let's make a commitment to shop small and support veteran-owned businesses on Shop Small Saturday. Together, we can help these businesses succeed and make a difference in the lives of our veteran entrepreneurs. Don't forget to use the hashtags #ShopSmallSaturday and #VetOwnedBusiness to help spread the word and promote these amazing businesses.