FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Linzy Browne, Stafford County Department of Economic Development
Phone: 540-658-8681
Stafford County, VA — The Stafford County Department of Economic Development is proud to announce the 2025 Shop Small Stafford movement in celebration of Small Business Saturday on November 29, 2025. This countywide initiative encourages residents and visitors alike to shop locally, discover new favorites, and help strengthen Stafford’s economy — all while earning the chance to win big when you shop small.
“When you shop local, you’re not only supporting a neighbor’s business — you’re supporting the quality of life we all enjoy in Stafford,” said Deuntay Diggs, Stafford County Board of Supervisors, George Washington District. “Small Business Saturday is a reminder that our local choices create big local impacts.”
More than 5,000 businesses call Stafford County home. When residents shop local, they do far more than just make a purchase — they invest in Stafford’s future.
- For every $1 spent at a local business, approximately $0.68 stays in the community, fueling jobs, growth, and opportunity.
- Those local dollars generate tax revenue that supports Stafford’s schools, parks, and essential services.
- Shopping small helps close Stafford’s “retail gap”, keeping spending power in-county instead of flowing to big-box or out-of-county competitors.
“Shop Small Stafford is about partnership — between the county, local businesses, and our community,” said Liz Barber, Director of Stafford County Economic Development. “It’s a fun, impactful way to showcase the incredible variety of small businesses that make Stafford unique while empowering residents to keep their dollars local.”
Community: Shop Small and Win Big
Residents and visitors are encouraged to join the fun, explore local deals, and support the shops that make Stafford special.
Here’s how:
- Sign Up for Your Shop Small Digital Passport – Register online to access exclusive Shop Small Stafford offers and discounts that are unlocked on November 29, 2025.
- Explore Local Deals – Browse special promotions, featured products, and one-day-only savings at local businesses.
- Shop Small & Win! – Every check-in at a participating business on the Digital Passport earns an entry to win a $1,000 gift card or one of two $500 gift cards to a participating Shop Small Stafford business of your choice.
- Support Local – Every coffee, gift, meal, or service purchased in Stafford makes a tangible difference in keeping Stafford’s economy strong and resilient.
Join the Shop Small Movement
Businesses had to register by November 14, 2025, to participate in this year’s event. Shoppers can pre-register now for the Digital Passport to preview Shop Small Stafford exclusive deals.
Visit www.GoStaffordVA.com/Shop-Small-Stafford for full details, registration links, and promotional resources.
This November 29th — Keep Stafford Dollars in Stafford.
Shop local. Support small. Strengthen Stafford.
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About Stafford County Department of Economic Development | Stafford EDA: The Stafford County Department of Economic Development is the sales and customer service arm for Stafford County, Virginia, committed to advancing expansion and investment for the community. As the official economic development organization of Stafford County, our mission is to promote, solicit and encourage business growth through marketing and media services that enhance economic activity and quality of life within the Stafford region. Stafford County is located halfway between Washington, DC and Richmond, VA. In partnership with the Stafford Economic Development Authority (EDA), the Stafford County Department of Economic Development and the EDA has helped finance and support business growth in Stafford since the EDA’s inception in 1970. In addition to business loan programs, in recent years, the EDA has helped develop a number of vacant and underused properties in Stafford and helped launch the Virginia Smart Community Testbed. For more information on Stafford’s Economic Development and the Stafford EDA, visit www.GoStaffordVA.com and www.StaffordEDA.com, and follow on Facebook, LinkedIn or get connected through the monthly business newsletter.