Ormond Beach Celebrates Small Business Saturday with Festive Flair

In order to encourage consumers to Shop Small® & Eat Local in the heart of Ormond Beach this Nov 30, ORMOND BEACH MAINSTREET is participating in the American Express® Neighborhood Champion Program to spotlight small businesses and the impact they have on communities. The organization is planning an all-day showcase of over 40 unique & locally-owned businesses as part of Small Business Saturday, which takes place on Nov 30. Just look for the iconic blue & white balloons! Diners and shoppers will be treated to special sales, tasty treats, joyful surprises, pop-up shops, kids’ activities & more, as they stroll the Historic Ormond Beach district – running along Granada Blvd., between A1A & Orchard Street. Take advantage of #ShopSmall deals on fine art from our local galleries or the storewide discounts at our one-of-a-kind shops & boutiques. SANTA’S HERE! That’s right, Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and his elves will be cruising the boulevard, visiting the businesses for requests photo ops and meet & greets with believers large and small. Don’t forget to fuel up! Rest your shopping legs at any of our fabulous restaurants - grab a festive drink at Gold Leaf Coffee, or brunch at Grind Gastropub, Rose Villa, or Wild Rabbit, among many other options. Plan your day with a map listing all participating businesses, which can be picked up at each location, or viewed online at www.ormondmainstreet.com/smallbizsat.

An updated list of businesses and activities can also be found at the event Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/events/1590692535159749/. “Small Business Saturday is a wonderful reminder of the value small businesses bring to our community,” said Becky Parker, Executive Director of Ormond Beach MainStreet. “By shopping local, you’re helping to strengthen the unique character of Ormond Beach and support the hardworking business owners who make our town such a vibrant, special place year-round. We’re excited to celebrate this day with our neighbors, visitors, and families.” November 30th will also kick off the “ELF ON THE SHELF SCAVENGER HUNT,” taking place for the entire week. Players will compete to locate the elf at various destinations along Granada Blvd., and winners will receive gift prizes to be used at the restaurants & shops throughout the district. Score cards can be picked up from any participating business. A complete list can be found at ormondmainstreet.com/smallbizsat or the “Small Business Saturday in Historic Ormond Beach” Facebook Event Page.

“Small Business Saturday is a wonderful reminder of the value small businesses bring to our community,” said Becky Parker, Executive Director of Ormond Beach MainStreet. “By shopping local, you’re helping to strengthen the unique character of Ormond Beach and support the hardworking business owners who make our town such a vibrant, special place year-round. We’re excited to celebrate this day with our neighbors, visitors, and families.” Ormond Beach Mainstreet is a volunteer-led non-profit organization dedicated to creating a vibrant community in Ormond Beach’s core business district, running along Granada Blvd., from A1A to Orchard St. OMS has served as an AMERICAN EXPRESS® NEIGHBORHOOD CHAMPION since 2015. OrmondBeachMainStreet.com