With its highly skilled workforce, renowned educational institutions, and high quality of life, Mercer County ranks as one of the most attractive locations to call home and to open a business.
From the retail industry to the service sector, Mercer County offers customers a large variety of quality products and services.
“As a backbone to our regional economy, there are approximately 4,500 independently owned and operated businesses in Mercer County and on this Saturday, Small Business Saturday, it is important that we consider buying from these local stores and shops,” said Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes.
“Mercer County local businesses invest their dollars back into the economy. They purchase inventory and services from throughout the region and employ local residents. In addition, our Mercer County Office of Economic Development is proud to draw attention to the Mercer County Small Business Investment Program in partnership with SMBX,” Mr. Hughes added.
Through this partnership, eligible small businesses in Mercer County can apply to issue Small Business Bonds™ to their community. A bond is like a loan, but instead of borrowing money from a bank, you borrow money from everyday investors, like customers, friends and family.
SMBX supports small businesses from all industries across the US and have raised millions of dollars for restaurants, breweries, accountants, trucking companies, event planners, and others.
To learn more about the program, click here, and don’t forget to shop small this holiday season!