Shopping Small Has a Big Impact in Faulkton This Holiday Season – and Beyond

If you’re looking for one-of-a-kind gifts to surprise and delight everyone on your list this year, Faulkton Area Economic Development (FAED) encourages you to shop in Faulkton during the holiday season. From wrappable presents to gift cards, buying local from your favorite shops is a great way to make the Giving Season feel even more special.

“This is the perfect opportunity to support our small business owners,” says Diana Homan, President of the Faulkton Business and Professional Association (B&P). “We’re fortunate to have a variety of retailers and specialists offering a unique range of goods and services. Many offer fantastic deals during Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and throughout December.”

Check out all of the amazing sales being offered by the following businesses on the FBPA’s Holiday Calendar: 

• Andrea Marie Photography
• Blondie’s
• Buttercup
• Dacotah Bank
• Faulkton Drug
• Homan Hardware
• J&J Bar
• Kindred Kottage
• Mueller Therapeutic Massage
• Quilters Corner
• Salon 212
• The Shops

Big Impact on Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday takes place each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, an event created by American Express in 2010 that has been cosponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) since 2011. This year, Small Business Saturday is on November 30th.

There is something special about walking into a local store where the owners greet you by name, swap stories, and ask how your family is doing. It creates special memories that can be cherished for years.

Shopping local has a significant impact on our local and U.S. economy. In the last 25 years, small businesses have created over 60 percent of new jobs, just one of the many vital reasons to direct holiday spending towards small businesses in Faulkton.

“You spend a dollar in your small town, and I can guarantee that the dollar will be spent somewhere else in your small town,” said Shauna Remily, owner of The Kindred Kottage. “It impacts the local economy.”

A Great Way to Say “Thank You” 

It’s also a way to say “Thank you.” Our small business owners work overtime to support countless community-wide events throughout the year with monetary donations, their time and/or donated services and goods.

“Now ask yourself… how much has Amazon, Target, or other businesses outside of town contributed to Faulkton?” said Remily. “It doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing. Look at your list this year: are there two things you were going to buy online that you can get in town or purchase locally?”

We encourage you to make a day (or night) out of shopping in Faulkton. Grab a bite to eat, raise a glass with your favorite people, and start checking off your holiday shopping list with a unique purchase or gift card from any of our outstanding small businesses. 

There’s Never an “Off Season” to Shop Locally in Faulkton

While December is a wonderful month to buy local, there’s never an “off-season” to support entrepreneurs and franchise owners in Faulkton. These are your friends and neighbors who put their entire lives into their businesses. What seems like a small purchase for you can have a big impact on the business in Faulkton and help them grow in 2025 and beyond. That support can be as simple as sharing one of their social media posts or leaving a positive review at zero cost to you.

Check out our business directory and start making your holiday shopping list today!