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Business news
Star t Your Holiday Shopping with 2016 Thurmont Business Showcase
Local Businesses
The Thurmont Business Showcase was held on Saturday, October 15,
James Rada, Jr. 2016, at the Thurmont American Legion. The Showcase featured businesses,
cuisine, demonstrations, and nonprofit organizations from the Thurmont area.
With Thanksgiving dinner behind stickers. She will also be sending
them, many people will set out that out an offer to Thurmont businesses Alisha Norris and Cricket Smith
holiday weekend to begin their to have their business promoted on from Cunningham State Park,
Christmas shopping. Don’t forget the Thurmont Main Street website join their feathered friends from
the local businesses when looking for for the week of the Small Business the Aviary, a Great Horned Owl,
gifts. They often offer unique gifts for Saturday. tiny Screech Owl and the Red
the hard-to-shop-for names on your Shoulder Hawk, to promote the
list. That Saturday after Thanksgiving, Grinder said that last year several park program “Scales & Tales.”
November 26, will also be Small businesses offered the bags and
Business Saturday. It is a national stickers to shoppers and used the Elizabeth Bull and daughter Aubree Bull,
event, sponsored by American “Shop Small” signage. All of these greet Showcase attendees with a welcoming
Express, where mom-and-pop shops promotional items are free and
across the country encourage residents available from American Express or smile from Thurmont Child Care.
in their communities to “Shop Small.” the Main Street office. In addition, a
The event began in 2010; last year, handful of businesses also took the Photos by Grace Eyler
American Express reported that 95 opportunity to advertise themselves
million people went out to shop at via the web. Eyler Stables Flea Market
local businesses on Small Business showcases some of the hidden
Saturday. “More and more businesses treasures from the market with
are using it, and, hopefully, it will vendor, Cindy Umberger, who
This will be the third year that continue to grow,” Grinder said. specializes in primitive decor and
the Thurmont business community refurbished furniture.
has participated in the event. In Thurmont, the week of Small
Business Saturday culminates with
“It’s a great tool for the the popular Christmas in Thurmont
businesses to use, and more and event, which also brings a lot of
more are participating every year,” shoppers into local businesses.
said Thurmont Main Street Manager
Vickie Grinder. For more information about
Small Business Saturday, you can
Her office will be offering call 240-626-9980 or visit the
businesses “Shop Small” bags and website at www.americanexpress.
com/us/small-business/shop-small.
Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress Dollar Tree Holds Its Grand Courtesy Photo
Opening
As much as we look forward to the fun and festivities of
the holidays, the holiday season can also bring with it Deb Spalding
stress, anxiety, and exhaustion. According to healthline.
com, there are several ways that we can minimize our
stress and anxiety, so we can thoroughly enjoy the
holiday season: (1) Set a spending budget—don’t try to
“keep up with the Joneses”; (2) Get plenty of exercise—
being active can elevate your mood and help you deal
with stress better; (3) Try to keep it simple—know your limitations and
learn how to say “no”; (4) Take some time for yourself—set aside at
least 15 minutes of alone time a day; and (5) Pick your battles—don’t
let the actions of others rob you of your joy.
The Dollar Tree held its Grand Opening on October 1, 2016, during which
Thurmont Town dignitaries and store staff celebrated the official opening of
the store.
The chain Dollar Tree took over the former Family Dollar location in
Orchard Hill Shopping Center at 229 Tippin Drive, next to Food Lion, in
Thurmont.
Stop by the store or call 240-288-9688 for more information.
Business news
Star t Your Holiday Shopping with 2016 Thurmont Business Showcase
Local Businesses
The Thurmont Business Showcase was held on Saturday, October 15,
James Rada, Jr. 2016, at the Thurmont American Legion. The Showcase featured businesses,
cuisine, demonstrations, and nonprofit organizations from the Thurmont area.
With Thanksgiving dinner behind stickers. She will also be sending
them, many people will set out that out an offer to Thurmont businesses Alisha Norris and Cricket Smith
holiday weekend to begin their to have their business promoted on from Cunningham State Park,
Christmas shopping. Don’t forget the Thurmont Main Street website join their feathered friends from
the local businesses when looking for for the week of the Small Business the Aviary, a Great Horned Owl,
gifts. They often offer unique gifts for Saturday. tiny Screech Owl and the Red
the hard-to-shop-for names on your Shoulder Hawk, to promote the
list. That Saturday after Thanksgiving, Grinder said that last year several park program “Scales & Tales.”
November 26, will also be Small businesses offered the bags and
Business Saturday. It is a national stickers to shoppers and used the Elizabeth Bull and daughter Aubree Bull,
event, sponsored by American “Shop Small” signage. All of these greet Showcase attendees with a welcoming
Express, where mom-and-pop shops promotional items are free and
across the country encourage residents available from American Express or smile from Thurmont Child Care.
in their communities to “Shop Small.” the Main Street office. In addition, a
The event began in 2010; last year, handful of businesses also took the Photos by Grace Eyler
American Express reported that 95 opportunity to advertise themselves
million people went out to shop at via the web. Eyler Stables Flea Market
local businesses on Small Business showcases some of the hidden
Saturday. “More and more businesses treasures from the market with
are using it, and, hopefully, it will vendor, Cindy Umberger, who
This will be the third year that continue to grow,” Grinder said. specializes in primitive decor and
the Thurmont business community refurbished furniture.
has participated in the event. In Thurmont, the week of Small
Business Saturday culminates with
“It’s a great tool for the the popular Christmas in Thurmont
businesses to use, and more and event, which also brings a lot of
more are participating every year,” shoppers into local businesses.
said Thurmont Main Street Manager
Vickie Grinder. For more information about
Small Business Saturday, you can
Her office will be offering call 240-626-9980 or visit the
businesses “Shop Small” bags and website at www.americanexpress.
com/us/small-business/shop-small.
Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress Dollar Tree Holds Its Grand Courtesy Photo
Opening
As much as we look forward to the fun and festivities of
the holidays, the holiday season can also bring with it Deb Spalding
stress, anxiety, and exhaustion. According to healthline.
com, there are several ways that we can minimize our
stress and anxiety, so we can thoroughly enjoy the
holiday season: (1) Set a spending budget—don’t try to
“keep up with the Joneses”; (2) Get plenty of exercise—
being active can elevate your mood and help you deal
with stress better; (3) Try to keep it simple—know your limitations and
learn how to say “no”; (4) Take some time for yourself—set aside at
least 15 minutes of alone time a day; and (5) Pick your battles—don’t
let the actions of others rob you of your joy.
The Dollar Tree held its Grand Opening on October 1, 2016, during which
Thurmont Town dignitaries and store staff celebrated the official opening of
the store.
The chain Dollar Tree took over the former Family Dollar location in
Orchard Hill Shopping Center at 229 Tippin Drive, next to Food Lion, in
Thurmont.
Stop by the store or call 240-288-9688 for more information.
