Saturday, November 24, 2012
Start your holiday shopping at locally owned stores during Small Business Saturday.
Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses that their community thrives on. American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy in Westwood. Last year, 100 million people nationwide participated in Small Business Saturday by shopping at locally owned stores to help boost the economy and their communities. Here are just some of the places in Westwood where you can partake in…
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Westwood Patch is compiling a list of Small Business Saturday deals. Share yours here.
Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses their community thrives on. This year, Westwood Patch is putting together a list of local Small Business Saturday deals. If you are a small business owner, leave your deal in the comments section below, so all our readers will know. American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy in. Last year, 100 million people nationwide …
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Chiara among 11 restaurants so honored by American Culinary Federation.
Chiara, an upscale bistro located at 569 High Street in Westwood, recently received the Achievement of Excellence Award at the 2012 American Culinary Federation National Convention in Orlando, Florida. “ACF’s Achievement of Excellence Award is a very special award for me and Chiara,” said Steve LaCount, AAC, owner/executive chef. “Although Chiara has received favorable reviews and praise through many media forms, ACF’s award is extra special because of one main reason: it is an award of recognition by one’s peers.” Chiara was one of 11 operations nationwide to receive the award, which recognizes food service establishments that exemplify a commitment to excellence. Criteria for the award are: being in operation for at least five …
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
In this quick video, find out how to claim listings in Patch Places to better promote your business through Westwood Patch.
When Westwood Patch launched in June 2010, editors and freelancers ventured to local businesses in order to collect information for our directory. Now, Patch places is a spot where users can find descriptions, hours, accepted payment methods, and much more for spots around town. All users can add events taking place at local spots, can rate the business on a scale of one to five stars, and can add a review. But owners of local businesses get extra bonuses when they claim a listing. Owners or managers should search for their business listing and select "claim your listing" in order to make updates to the page. A form will pop up asking for your name, contact information, and proof of ownership. Within a few days, someone from Patch should …
Hania Khuri-Trapper
8:33 am on Thursday, August 16, 2012
Well done, Steve and Michelle! Congratulations on a truly well deserved honor! Cheers, +Hania more ›