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Celebrate the hardworking mom and pop business owners in your community on National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day! Support local businesses today!
Celebrate National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day on March 29th by supporting your local small business owners! This special day was created in response to the many mom-and-pop shops that have been forced to close their doors due to the economic downturn. Today provides an opportunity for communities across the country to show their appreciation for these brave entrepreneurs who put everything on the line in pursuit of their dreams.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Emergence of Mom-and-Pop Shops</div><div class='timeline-text'>Small family-owned businesses started to become the backbone of the American economy in the 1800s, with local stores serving their communities.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1920</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise During Great Depression</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mom-and-pop shops thrived during the Great Depression, providing essential goods and services to local communities.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Advent of Chain Stores</div><div class='timeline-text'>The advent of chain stores in the mid-20th century started to pose a challenge to mom-and-pop stores, threatening their existence.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Internet Challenge and Opportunity</div><div class='timeline-text'>The rise of online shopping in the later part of the 20th century posed another challenge but also offered new opportunities for mom-and-pop stores.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recognition Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day was first celebrated in 1998, thanks to Rick and Margie Segel who dedicated the day to recognition of small business owners.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Present Day</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Continued Significance</div><div class='timeline-text'>Today, despite many challenges, mom-and-pop businesses continue to serve their communities and represent an important part of the American economy.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Shop at local mom and pop stores</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Support your local mom and pop stores by shopping there on this special day. Not only will you be supporting the economy in your area, but you'll also be able to find unique items that you can't find anywhere else.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a mom and pop business</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to a mom and pop business and get to know the owner. Ask questions about their business, what motivated them to start it, and how they keep it running. You may even learn something new!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Send cards or gifts to mom and pop businesses</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Send cards or small gifts to the mom and pop businesses in your area. Show them how much you appreciate their hard work and dedication.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write reviews for mom and pop businesses</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Writing positive reviews for local mom and pop businesses is one of the best ways to support them. Let other customers know why you love those businesses so much.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread the word about mom and pop businesses</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Talk up your favorite mom and pop businesses on social media or with friends, family, and colleagues. Tell everyone you know why these businesses are worth supporting.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Mom and pop businesses are part of the community</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Small, locally owned businesses play an important role in creating vibrant neighborhoods and helping build communities. They provide jobs, contribute to local economies, strengthen social ties and give back to their communities through volunteerism, sponsorship or donations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Mom and pop businesses support small business owners</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>It's no secret that the small business lifestyle can be a difficult one - long hours with little reward. But by patronizing mom and pop stores you're supporting those entrepreneurs who are working hard to build something successful. It's often these small businesses that have the most unique products and services, so why not show them some love?</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Mom and pop businesses bring character to a town</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Local mom and pop stores add character to your neighborhood or town. From the restaurants to the corner store, each business has stories to tell about its owners and products that may not be found anywhere else. Supporting these small business means preserving this charm for generations to come!</p></div></div>
National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day is celebrated on March 29 every year. In 2024 National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day will occur on a Friday.
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Mar 29
Wednesday
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Friday
2025
Mar 29
Saturday
2026
Mar 29
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