Small businesses play a vital role in the Oklahoma City community and there is no better time to support them than during Small Business Week, April 28th – May 4th. Supporting a small business means supporting the hard work and dedication of those who help make our communities so great. Small Businesses play a crucial role in communities as they contribute to the community by creating jobs, adding economic value, and encouraging entrepreneurship.
It has been estimated that for every dollar spent at a locally-owned store, 67 cents stays in the community.
In Oklahoma City, we are blessed with thousands of small businesses and you can find just about anything you need including clothing, home décor, gifts, food and more.
We must continue to shop, dine, and support these businesses in any way we can so they continue to thrive here. Below are a few popular small retail businesses in the Oklahoma City area:
Plenty Mercantile – Pickup a gift, a delicious treat, a fun décor item or a unique Oklahoma-themed item. Plenty Mercantile has two locations downtown, Automobile Alley and First National.
Sailor & the Dock – A new business that is looking to change how local shopping is done. This place houses several different stores that are committed to sustainable shopping with items such as coffee, books, and clothing. Sailor & the Dock is located at 617 W. Sheridan Ave.
Exhibit C– Exhibit C Gallery is an art gallery and retail space located in the Bricktown. Proudly owned by the Chickasaw Nation, Exhibit C is used to highlight talented First American artists who represent their communities throughout Oklahoma. The gallery is filled with authentic pieces of artwork as well as artisan works such as jewelry, pottery, paintings and clothing all handcrafted by Chickasaw and other First American artists, which are put on display for sale. Additionally, the retail shop carries the full line of Bedré Fine Chocolate, Chickasaw Press books and Pendleton items.
Tin Lizzie’s– Tin Lizzie’s is conveniently located in West Village and offers a crafted selection for gift-giving, sprucing up your home, and pampering yourself. We try to bring you a great selection of unique items across every price point – something for everyone.
Opolis Clothing – Located at 1111 N Hudson Ave, Opolis Clothing is the perfect place to purchase unique apparel. They offer Thunder, Oklahoma State University, University of Oklahoma apparel and more.
As community members, we can show support to these small businesses and thank them for their hard work. Take some time to create a social media post about your favorite small business, leave a review, attend a local event, or simply say thank you for all that they do.
