November 24 - Small Business Saturday

Small business day is tomorrow, November 24th. Several years ago, American Express promoted the idea that people should support the retailers in their local community. 

https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/Shop-Small/?pkw=small+business&pmt=p&pcrid=15844209894

I thought it would be interesting for you to know that one of the oldest continuous stores in our community is the Scarsdale Ford on Central Avenue. They have been in their current location since 1975. 

The world has changed since that time and many places of business have come and gone. In 1975, E.J. Korvette's, a discount department store, was located across the street from Scarsdale Ford, where the ShopRite store on Central Avenue currently resides. 

Growing up my father's parents told him that E.J. Korvette's got it's name from the owners who shortened  the acronym, " Eight Jewish Korean Veterans. This rumor was proven false because the department chain was actually started in 1948, two years before the Korean War.

Remember to shop locally this Saturday and support the stores that help our community.