Shopping locally is vital for a community to build a strong economy. No day captures this significance like Small Business Saturday. On November 26th, you will find Downtown San Jose come alive as local businesses open their doors. We invite you to take part in this special day and celebrate the community we belong to. By shopping in person, you will have a first-hand opportunity to impact our city and local families by supporting small businesses.

As the urban center of Silicon Valley, San Jose offers so much around Centerra Apartments. We see everything from household tech names and start-ups, to shops and restaurants on every corner. Among these brick and mortars are countless opportunities to find that perfect gift. So, with our ideal location, here’s a great plan for next Saturday:

Start off your morning by grabbing a drink at Voyager Craft Coffee. Their bulk beans look great wrapped up. Check out San Jose Made for fantastic locally-made crafts. If you have a friend who seems to have it all, check out the San Jose Museum of Art Store for their unique gifts. You can also stop in at Diaz Men's Wear for something special for any man in your life. When in doubt, give an experience to your favorite shops, restaurants, and cinemas with gift cards.

Small businesses allow patrons, business employees, and owners to forge a relationship that you can't get online. And, of course, you may shop small on any day, but there is comradery in the air when a community comes together to celebrate local businesses. Shop around and see the amazing community that we are part of during this year’s Small Business Saturday!