Support local this holiday season
The holidays are here—and so is your chance to make a big impact close to home! On Plaid Friday (November 28) and Small Business Saturday (November 29), shop local and discover unique gifts, great deals, and the joy of keeping your dollars in the community.
As a small business ourselves, BankCherokee is proud to stand with other local businesses. Every dollar spent locally strengthens our neighborhoods and helps small businesses thrive. Let’s lean into the power of community and make this holiday season matter.
What is Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday?
Plaid Friday started as a way for independent businesses to encourage shopping local instead of heading to big-box stores on Black Friday. Small Business Saturday shares the same mission: keep your holiday spending local and support the businesses that make our community unique.
How we celebrate at BankCherokee
We put our money where our values are. Each holiday season, we give our team members funds to shop local—whether it’s a one-of-a-kind gift or a sweet treat from a favorite neighborhood spot. It’s a fun way to support our clients and other local retailers while spreading holiday cheer.
Why shopping local matters
- More money stays here. For every $100 spent at a locally owned business, $68 stays in the community. At a national chain? Just $43.
- It’s better for the environment. Local shopping means less transportation and packaging.
- You strengthen community ties. Local businesses donate to community causes at more than twice the rate of chains.
- Your tax dollars work harder. Shopping local keeps sales tax in your community and reduces infrastructure costs.
- You fuel entrepreneurship. Supporting local businesses nurtures creativity and innovation.
- You make your community a destination. Unique businesses attract visitors and new neighbors, benefiting everyone.
Thank you for supporting local businesses this holiday season—and all year long!
