FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 25, 2015
CONTACTS: Tim Zink, 410-962-4436/ Sue Walitsky 202-320-0819
MEDIA ADVISORY
Cardin to #ShopSmall in Ellicott City, Frederick on Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 28, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), a senior member of the Committee onSmall Business and Entrepreneurship, will spend Small Business Saturday shopping at local businesses in Old Ellicott City and downtown Frederick. Senator Cardin believes that small businesses are critically important to economic growth in America. As part of his Made in Maryland jobs tour, Senator Cardin regularly visits small businesses to highlight the diversity of goods and services offered by Maryland companies.
“Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. The diversity of small businesses in Maryland is staggering. Small Business Saturday is a chance for people to support the local small businesses that provide quality jobs and products in their communities. This Small Business Saturday, I’ll be looking for a gift for the Senate Secret Santa gift exchange.” said Senator Cardin. “When the Senate goes back in session on Monday, I look forward to sharing the feedback I received from small business owners on Small Business Saturday with my colleagues.”
Old Ellicott City
WHAT: Old Ellicott City Small Business Saturday
WHO: U.S. Senator Ben Cardin
Howard County Councilman Jon Weinstein
Leonardo McClarty, President of the Howard County Chamber of Commerce
WHEN: Saturday, November 28, starting at @ 11:00 AM
WHERE: Bean Hollow Café, 8059 Main St, Ellicott City, MD 21043
*Please call or email for details on additional stops*
Frederick
WHAT: Downtown Frederick Small Business Saturday
WHO: U.S. Senator Ben Cardin
Kara Norman, Downtown Frederick Partnership
Elizabeth Cromwell, CEO, Frederick Chamber of Commerce
WHEN: Saturday, November 28, starting @ 2:00 PM
WHERE: Lebherz Oil and Vinegar Emporium, 214 N Market St, Frederick, MD 21701
*Please call or email for details on additional stops*