BY KATLYNN FOX
Managing the impact
Looking ahead
Hakanson and Robertson collaborated with other business owners at The Railyard to host a Holiday Bazaar with The All Good, Whitestone Fine Jewelry, Derrick’s Barbershop and more. They originally planned a spring or summer event last year, but had to delay due to scheduling, Robert- son said. When deciding on a date for the Holiday Bazaar, they settled on Small Business Saturday. The goal behind the event is to bring people together to support local shops, Hakanson said, instead of shopping at big box stores. Another business involved with the event is Cork2Glass, a wine bar that opened in October, o ering natural and organic wines, food pairings, live music and events. “It’s very, very critical that we have each other’s backs and support each other,” said Vinoth Rajkumar, co-owner of Cork2Glass. “I think that’s what we are all aiming for, making sure we are collaborating with each other so that we create unique experiences for the customer.”
Cypress Properties and local businesses in The Railyard plan to host a Spring Festival in March, Kimberly Briggs with Cypress Properties con rmed. The biannual events serve as a way for small businesses to complement each other by o ering products that appeal to both children and adults. “I think it really helps us to get out of our niche every once in a while,” Robertson said. “That’s something that big-box stores can do. They have multiple departments.” Planning for the event will start in a few months, according to Briggs, and might include attractions such as photos with the Easter Bunny and literary or imaginative play activities from Paper Bark Birch.
The Holiday Bazaar drew a crowd with activities such as bracelet making, Christmas tree decorating and more. • Ornament scavenger hunt with eight participating businesses • Raffles from Amour Bridal, M.A. Dance Project, Cork2Glass Wine Bar and Whitestone Fine Jewelry • Meet and greet and letters to Santa • Wine tasting • Performances from Impact Dance Company • Bracelet making Holiday Bazaar event o erings
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