County of Monmouth

For Immediate Release:
November 27, 2024

Commissioners remind residents to shop local
on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is encouraging residents to support local businesses and restaurants on Small Business Saturday, which takes place on Saturday, Nov. 30.

“The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners would like to remind Monmouth County residents and visitors that Saturday, Nov. 30, is Small Business Saturday,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Division of Economic Development. “This day provides a wonderful opportunity to support local businesses. Please be sure to visit your favorite local shop or restaurant as you prepare for the holiday season and remember that when you shop small you make a big difference.”

The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is proud to promote small businesses through events such as the Holiday Made in Monmouth expo which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Robert J. Collins Arena on the campus of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft.

“Our Made in Monmouth expo grows every year and offers shoppers the opportunity to support hundreds of Monmouth County business all in one location,” said Director Arnone. “With more than 250 vendors scheduled to attend this year’s Holiday Made in Monmouth, it is the perfect place to do some holiday shopping.”

Monmouth County has also created programs such as Grown in Monmouth and Brewed & Distilled in Monmouth to promote the County’s agriculture and craft beverage businesses.

For more information about the Monmouth County Division of Economic Development, go to www.visitmonmouth.com.

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