Community Corner

White Plains to Highlight Local Businesses Saturday

Local small business will provide big savings during Small Business Saturday.

Editor's Note: The following announcement is from the City of White Plains.

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Small Business Saturday is a day-long event dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country.  The City of White Plains and the White Plains Business Improvement District (BID) decided to take this nationwide event local and use it as an opportunity to promote activity at the downtown White Plains shops and restaurants. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.  This year, Small Business Saturday is on November 30. 

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Mayor Roach said, “In White Plains we are fortunate to have a thriving, vibrant downtown business district. Small Business Saturday represents a wonderful opportunity for us to showcase all that we have and help our small businesses.”

Bonnie Silverman, Chairwoman, BID Board of Directors, said, “The BID is excited to participate in Small Business Saturday and highlight the many fabulous small businesses located in downtown White Plains.”

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Mayor Roach issued a proclamation urging all to support White Plains small businesses on this day. As a result, the BID is working with local merchants to:

  • Offer special promotions, sales and unique shopping experiences for customers during this peak holiday shopping weekend;
  • Generate a stick-on for the front of the Journal News calling on consumers to bring the coupon for a free Shop White Plains discount card;
  • Distribute Shop White Plains discount cards in The Iron Tomato from 10:00 am- 1:00 pm on November 30. These handy cards help drive traffic year-round to our local businesses; 
  • Promote and market this event across all media; 
  • Distribute information to downtown White Plains residents and employers.
The following White Plains small businesses will be actively participating in Small Business Saturday. Be sure to visit them.
  • Fair Deal Cafe
    253 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 946-3000, www.fairdealcafe.com 
    20% off breakfast, lunch, and dinner for Shop White Plains discount card holders using their American Express.
  • H&R Block
    155 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 686-2777 - 50 Main Street, (914) 428-1647, www.hrblock.com 
    FREE Second Look - review of previously filed tax retruns up tp three years (Valued upwards of $75).
  • Hastings Tea
    235 Main Street, (914) 428-1000, www.hastingstea.com 
    25% off all tea and coffee beverages, including lattes and smoothies. Visit the tea lounge and store or www.hastingstea.com for unique gift selections and gift baskets.
  • The Iron Tomato
    57 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 328-9400, www.theirontomato.com
    At 2 pm: Beat Joe the Baker in a Cannoli Eating Contest! WIN a $100 Gift Certificate to The Iron Tomato or The Iron Shaker. To register, email: amanda@theironshaker.com.
  • Vino 100
    171 East Post Road, (914) 949-8466, www.vino100whiteplains.com
    10% off any regular-priced still wine purchase
    15% off on 12 bottles or more
    20% off on 24 bottles or more

    Sale items and liquor are excluded.
  • Westchester Road Runner
    179 East Post Road, (914) 682-0637, www.westchesterroadrunner.com
    10% off for White Plains residents (must show ID)
  • More detailed information about Small Business Saturday in White Plains and the Shop White Plains discount card program can be found at www.wpbid.com.


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