Support your downtown Elgin businesses Nov. 28

Posted November 22, 2020 10:00 pm

Submitted by Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin

For Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28, the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin encourages residents to support the local businesses in and near downtown.

For details, visit www.downtownelgin.com/smallbusinesssaturday/ or www.facebook.com/downtownelgin/.

In a 2018 Small Business Economic Impact Study commissioned by American Express, it shows that, on average, for every dollar you spend at a small business, 67 cents stays in the local community (44 cents goes to the small business owner and employee wages and benefits; 23 cents get reinvested in other local businesses).

Furthermore, every dollar spent at small businesses creates, on average, an additional 50 cents in economic impacts for the local community (30 cents from businesses spending on local supplies and vendors; and 20 cents spent locally by business owners and employees).

The study found that if small businesses in the U.S., defined as businesses employing fewer than 100 employees, were a country, they would have a GDP of $4.8 trillion, equivalent to the GDP of Japan, the third largest economy in the world.

The study also demonstrated the extent to which small businesses support jobs locally. In addition to small businesses directly employing members of the community, spending by those small businesses and their employees in the area also supports local jobs.

Now in its 11th year, Small Business Saturday continues to be an annual holiday shopping tradition.

The following businesses are participating:

• Al's Cafe, 43 DuPage Court: Open for takeout, delivery or curbside pickup. Order Al's Cafe online at alscafe.com.

• Arabica Cafe, 59 Douglas: Open for takeout, delivery or curbside pickup at www.arabicacafeelgin.com/order.

• Blue Box Cafe, 176 E. Chicago St.: Open for takeout, delivery or curbside pickup at www.orderblueboxcafe.com.

• Billy Bricks Wood Fired Pizza, 64 S. Grove Ave.: Open for takeout, delivery or curbside pickup at order.billybrickshq.com/billybricks-elgin/menu.

• Ceramica An Art Affair, 51 S. Spring: See more from Ceramica at www.facebook.com/ceramica.artaffair and inquire about take-home pottery kits.

• Cook's Sweet Boutique, 213 E. Chicago: Learn about the "new-fashioned retro candy & sweet shop" with craft sodas, specialty novelties, and accessories at www.facebook.com/CooksSweetBoutique.

• Danny's On Douglas, 231 Douglas: Open for takeout, delivery or curbside pickup at www.dannyspizzaelgin.com.

• Dream Hall 51, 51 S. Grove: Open for takeout, delivery or curbside pickup at www.facebook.com/dreamhallat51/.

• Eaton's Redwood Inn, 118 W. Chicago St.: Visit www.facebook.com/EatonsRedwood.

• El Camaroncito, 21 N. State: Open for takeout and curbside pickup. See El Camaroncito menu at www.facebook.com/lococamaron21/

• El Faro, 9 N. State St.: Open for takeout and curbside pickup at www.facebook.com/FaroElgin/.

• Elgin Antiques & Uniques, 207 E. Chicago St.: Black Friday two-day sale Nov. 27-28 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with 15% off entire purchase. Visit www.facebook.com/elginantiquesanduniques.

• Elgin Knit Works, 8 Douglas: Check out the variety of yarns and supplies for the knitting enthusiasts in your life at www.facebook.com/ElginKnitWorks

• Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago St.: Open for takeout, delivery or curbside pickup at elginpublichouse.com. Ask about themed gift baskets.

• Funky Rooster Tattoo & Gallery, 73 S. Grove Ave.: Visit www.facebook.com/FunkyRoosterTattoo.

• Jimmy John's, 50 S. Grove Ave.: Open for takeout, delivery or curbside pickup at .jimmyjohns.com.

• Kubo Sushi & Sake Lounge: 70 S. Grove Ave.: Open for takeout, delivery or curbside pickup at www.kubosushi.com.

• La Casa Del Pollo Asado, 221 E. National: Open for takeout, delivery or curbside pickup at www.facebook.com/lacasadelpolloelgin/

• Las Gorditas De Don Angel, 165 E. Highland Ave.: Open for takeout or curbside pickup at www.facebook.com/gorditasdonangel4/.

• Las Mangonadas Premium, 165 E. Highland: Open for takeout. Stop in to order treats from Las Mangonadas at www.facebook.com/lasmangonadaspremium.

• Lounge 51, 51 S. Grove Ave.: Open for takeout or curbside pickup. To order Lounge 51 drinks, call (224) 535-8075 or www.facebook.com/Lounge51co

• Martini Room, 161 E. Chicago St.: Open for takeout or curbside pickup. Order Martini Room drinks online at www.toasttab.com.

• Meraki Market Hub, 66 S. Grove: Learn more at www.facebook.com/merakimarkethub

• Moni's Soulfood Fiesta, 13 Douglas: Open for takeout, delivery or curbside pickup at www.monissoulfoodfiesta.com.

• Mr. Hibachi, 51 S. Grove: Open for takeout or curbside pickup. Choose from www.facebook.com/mrhibachisushi or Mr. Hibachi Express.

• Red Poppy Bistro, 109 E. Highland: Open for takeout, delivery or curbside pickup at redpoppybistro.com.

• Salon Couture, 176 E. Chicago St.: Visit www.facebook.com/saloncouture.

• Shockey Jewelers, 18 Douglas: Visit www.facebook.com/shockeyjewelers.

• Side Street Studio Arts Gallery and Lab, 15 Ziegler Court: This is the last week the visual art of the 10th annual Going Dutch Festival will be available in the Gallery. Make an appointment for a viewing. Visit www.facebook.com/sidestreetstudioartselgin.

• Still Life Meditation, 25 S. Grove: Give the gift of a virtual meditation experience at www.facebook.com/stilllifemeditation/.

• St. John Lutheran Church & School, 109 N. Spring: End your busy day of shopping with a peaceful walk through the courtyard of St. John's. Their walkways will be lit with luminaria as they get ready to celebrate the Christmas season! Visit between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

• State Street Market Shops, 701 N. State St.: Shop 35 unique shops under one roof from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Visit www.facebook.com/StateStreetMarket/.

• Toom Toom Thai, 23 S. Grove Ave.: Open for takeout, delivery or curbside pickup at www.facebook.com/Toomtoomthai/.

• Viator Coffee, 51 S. Grove: Open for takeout or curbside pickup at www.facebook.com/ViatorCoffeeCo. Text "coffee" to 474747. Gift cards now available.

• Whatnots & Whimsies, 211 E. Chicago St.: Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Small Business Saturday Customer Appreciation Sale! Complementary coffee and dessert bar, games and prize discounts of up to 50% off! Learn more at www.facebook.com/whatnotswhimsies.

• WRMN Radio, 14 Douglas: Score great deals from the Radio Shopping Network at www.facebook.com/wrmnradioshoppingshow.

• Ziegler's Ace Hardware, 215 N. Spring St.: Shop popular brands for everyone on your list at www.facebook.com/ZieglersAceElginEast. Windy Hill Christmas Tree Farm selling trees, wreathes and garlands in the Spring St. parking lot starting Friday, Nov. 27. A portion of the proceeds donated to Ecker Center for Mental Health.

To learn more about Small Business Saturday, visit www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/shop-small/.

Meraki Market Hub recently opened at 66 S. Grove Ave. featuring over 6,000 square feet of shopping space and vendors offering handmade items, home decor, boutique clothing, furniture, antiques, gifts, and more. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com

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