Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Cinnaminson's Stay Afloat

CINNAMINSON, NJ — Small businesses have been the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, making Small Business Saturday in 2020 more vital than ever. This year, the all-local shopping event falls on Nov. 28 including in Cinnaminson.

Independently owned boutiques, gift shops, mom-and-pop hardware stores, restaurants and the like in Cinnaminson are facing unprecedented challenges due to coronavirus-related restrictions and shutdowns.

The list of Small Business Saturday participants continues to grow, despite the pandemic. Here're some businesses that have signed up so far:

• Whistler’s Inn, 901 Route 130 South;
• The Wine Cellar, 2129 Branch Pike;
• Pat’s Select Pizza Grill, 2700 Route 130 North;
• Bagelati, 1096 Route 130 North;
• Cinnaminson Diner, 1202 Route 130 North;
• Haines Farm and Garden, 196 Route 130 North;
• Primo Hoagies, 2806 Route 130 North;
• Sumo Sushi, 141 Route 130 South;
• Georgetti’s Pasta and Sauce Market, 1095 Cinnaminson Avenue;
• The Clothes Horse, 2200 Wallace Boulevard, Suite A
• Tokyo Bleu, 602 Route 130 North;
• Mart Pretzel, 202 Route 130 North;
• Mariachi Imports, 2303 Garry Road;
• CLC Locksmiths, 2103 Branch Pike;
• Dejana Truck and Utility, 2502 Route 130 North;
• DiVincenzo’s Pizza, 1101 Cinnaminson Avenue;
• Bellisimo’s Pizza, 2103 Branch Pike;
• Goody’s Pizza and Grill, 1204 Route 130 North;
• Jack Jolly and Son, 855 Industrial Highway, Suite 2
• The Jug Handle Inn, 1018 South Fork Landing Road;
• Italian Brick Oven Pizza, 1901 Cinnaminson Avenue;
• Mid-Atlantic Engine Supply, 1900 Pennsauken Street;
• Riverton Country Club, 1416 Highland Avenue;
• Quick Food Tobacco Mart, 1613 Cinnaminson Avenue;
• Tony Soprano’s Pizza, 1426 Route 130 North;
• Chamberlain’s Vacu Blast, 1200 Bannard Street;
• Due Amici Italian Grill, 2114 Branch Pike;
• Aroma’z Home Improvement, 1210 Route 130 North;
• Main Line Family Hairstylists, 412 Route 130 North;
• Dolcissimo Deserts, 1702 Industrial Highway, Suite 1
• Integrated Laminate Systems, 1301 Industrial Highway;
• Strands, 2110 Church Road;
• Auricle Hearing Aid Center, 700 Route 130, Suite 103;
• Amazing Flooring and Countertops, 403 Route 130 South;
• Franklin Electric, 2103 Branch Pike;
• Ingrid’s Salon, 1909 Cinnaminson Avenue;
• Hibachi Grill and Supreme, 1105 Route 130, Suite 8;
• Hi Tech Nail, 1434 Route 130;
• The Merion, 1901 Route 130 South;
• Carefirst Specialty Pharmacy, 2200 Garry Road, Suite 1;
• The Shoppes at Cinnaminson, 127 Route 130 South; and
• Safe-Way Exterminating, 2606 Salem Drive.

Read more here: Local Business Guide: What’s Open/Closed In Cinnaminson?

Did we miss anyone in Cinnaminson? Tell us in the comments or send an email to anthony.bellano@patch.com and we’ll add it to the list.

Temporary closures, capacity restrictions, decreased demand for products and services and delays due to supply-chain issues have led to unprecedented challenges for small-business owners.

But the “Shop Small” movement continues amid these hardships.

“This holiday season looks a little different, but we can still share joy,” American Express, which established Small Business Saturday in 2010, said in a statement. “Shop small and support your favorite small businesses — both in store and online — all holiday season long.”

Sixty-two percent of small businesses in the United States need to see sales income return to the same rate it was pre-pandemic before the end of the year to stay in business, according to American Express.

These businesses, many family-owned, were already fighting for survival against malls, big box stores and online retailers before the pandemic.

“Small businesses have an immeasurable effect on the quality of life in neighborhoods by providing necessary resources and supporting a local ecosystem that includes charitable organizations, schools and churches,” said Caroline Connors, executive director of the Morgan Park Beverly Hills Business Association, an organization that supports small businesses on the South Side of Chicago.

Since 2010, local business supporters have spent more than $100 billion on Small Business Saturday, according to American Express.

A Shop Small Consumer Impact survey from American Express before the pandemic found that 73 percent of people think empty storefronts are a national issue, and 84 percent agree the increase in empty storefronts and the closing of small, independently owned businesses negatively affect their local communities.

The survey showed that when consumers are aware of the impact of spending their dollars locally, 75 percent said they would be more likely to purchase a product or service from small, independently owned businesses.

For every dollar spent at a U.S. small business, approximately 67 cents stays in the local community, according to American Express. This helps independent shops and restaurants keep their doors open and meet pay for their workers — your neighbors.

That amounts to about $67 billion that has stayed in local communities since Small Business Saturday began, according to American Express.

“With so many small businesses hit hard in 2020, it’s more important than ever to shop locally this holiday season to ensure they are able to continue operating in 2021,” Connors said.