It may seem like the Silicon Valley’s big corporations overshadows our small business scene, but it’s well and thriving here in the great 408.
This week is National Small Business Week, and we wanted to show you three small ways that you can support local businesses.
📲 Follow
If you’ve got a social media account, use it to stay up-to-date. Check out San Jose Makers or SJ Made to explore local creators + shops.
✍️ Review
Share the tasty meal or great customer service you experienced at a local restaurant or business by giving some kind words on Yelp.
🛍️ Attend
We know you see all the fun festivals + craft pop-ups in our events calendar — why not explore one? Meet local makers at the Culture Night Market, Pop Up San Jose, Gordon Biersch Night Market, and local farmers markets.
Are you inspired to start your own small business? Here are some tips and resources to get you started.