Keep your holiday shopping in the family and support local, independently-owned micro-businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods across the country.
Accion San Diego has a selection of beautiful holiday gifts made by their clients.
International Rescue Committee of San Diego hosts their Holiday Bazaar on December 8, 2012 from 9am-1pm at City Heights Farmers’ Market, 4326 28 Wightman Street, San Diego. This special event features local refugee-owned businesses with an array of arts and crafts from all over the world. From handmade Iraqi jewelry to artisan-crafted goods from Kenya, the International Holiday Bazaar provides an opportunity to purchase a holiday gift from a local refugee entrepreneur.
Working Solutions and Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center held their fourth Annual Holiday Gift Fair in San Francisco on November 29, 2012. Even though the event is over you can still buy your holiday gifts from the local SF vendors.
Show a little love and support local businesses with one of La Cocina‘s signature Gift Boxes. Each box is lovingly hand packed at La Cocina and is filled with a variety of treats, both savory and sweet. La Cocina is holding gift bazarr on December 7, from 1-7pm at Crocker Galleria – 50 Post Street.
Inner City Advisors also has a list of all types of local small businesses in San Francisco. More from ICA in 7.7!
If your organization is hosting a holiday fair, then please let us know.