A single card unlocks access to independent retailers, restaurants, and service providers, making it easy to choose local whether you are picking up a gift or treating yourself.

Online shopping can help retailers connect with long-distance buyers, but local businesses say it also provides new ways to connect with customers closer to home. Teresa Kuhar has seen the

The holiday season, long looming, is officially upon us yet again. And, as everyone begins thinking about the weekend’s sales — Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday — we hope that people are remembering to prioritize shopping at their local businesses.

Cyber Monday is here, and local retailers are hoping to ride the wave of record-setting online shopping that marked Black Friday across the U.S. Consumers spent $11.8 billion online that day — a 9.1% increase over last year — according to Adobe Analytics.