Happy Thanksgiving, we hope that you enjoy this holiday with close friends and family. Today is the day where we can put on our stretchy pants and eat lots of food. My personal favorite is the stuffing and mashed potatoes with lots of gravy. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today is a day full of thanks. Here at Big Sky Bozeman, we are thankful for the community we live in; we are grateful to be able to live in a beautiful state with the people who live and visit here who make this place a community. 

We love our community, and we are looking forward to supporting our local businesses for Small Business Saturday. I walked around town to some of our favorite shops, and I was able to hear about the deals that will be happening on Saturday.

While you are getting into the shopping spirit and in search of the perfect gift for your loved ones, don’t forget to go shopping on Small Business Saturday. The event is happening on Saturday, November 30th, from 10 am to 6 pm; we encourage you to walk and stop by the local shops.

The parking downtown will be free! This includes the parking garage on the corner of Black and Mendenhall. 

Did you know that this year will be the 10th anniversary for Small Business Saturday? 

This is a great way to support local businesses. If you want to know more about Small Business Saturday below are some fun facts about Small Business Saturday:

• Small Business Saturday was invented by American Express

• Every dollar spent at an independent retailer returns 3 times more money to the local economy than shopping at a chain store. (Source: Fisher)

• Small businesses donate 250% more than larger businesses to non-profits and community causes (Source: Seattle Good Business Network).

• “Circulating money in the same locality helps that community thrive. A strong network of local funds enables individuals and businesses within a community to support each other.” (Source: Forbes)

If you are curious where to go and what deals to expect when you arrive downtown here is a list of some of our favorite places and their deals:

1. Montana Supply Co.

   1. Expect to save 60% off for their mega warehouse sale

2. Heyday

   1. If you spend a $100 or more you will receive a $15 gift card to use in December

   2. Treeline coffee will be at Heyday giving out delicious coffee

3. Schnee’s

   1. Will be rolling over their Black Friday deals

4. Revolvr

   1. 10% off storewide

   2. If you spend $50 or more you will receive $10 Revolvr Cash

   3. If you run out of coffee at Heyday there will be complimentary coffee and doughnuts at Revolvr

B.A.M.