Celebrate local businesses on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26
Kailua-Kona, HI-November 14, 2021 – Local and small businesses serve as community staples,
allowing for guests to explore and shop for unique gifts, crafts from local artisans, and
handmade items. To spotlight the businesses that help make West Hawai‘i a special place,
Keauhou Shopping Center invites guests to shop local on Small Business Saturday on Nov. 26
and throughout the holiday season.
“We are dedicated to helping small businesses grow and thrive, and we are excited for the
community to show them some love,” said Colene DeMello, General Manager at Keauhou
Shopping Center. “Through our ‘Show Love. Shop Small.’ event, guests can show their support
for local retailers starting on Small Business Saturday and continuing throughout the holiday
shopping season.”
Small Business Saturday is sponsored by Kona Stories. We will have live music, author readings,
KidX Storytime with the Grinch, and more.
Show Love. Shop Small. demonstrates the town center’s ongoing support in helping small
businesses succeed. As a goodwill ambassador, Keauhou Shopping Center continues to find new
ways to advocate for all members of the community throughout the year.
For additional information on Small Business Saturday, Show Love. Shop Small., or other
upcoming events at Keauhou Shopping Center visit
www.keauhoushoppingcenter.com.
About Keauhou Shopping Center
Located along Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona, Keauhou Shopping Center is the centerpiece of
Keauhou Resort, a modern getaway surrounded by rich Hawaiian history. Once the birthplace
and playground of kings, the Center offers an incredible shopping experience and the chance to
learn about the heritage of the Kona coast through special entertainment and educational
programs. Keauhou Shopping Center offers a great mix of shops, restaurants, professional
services and a state-of-the-art multi-plex theatre. More information available at
www.keauhoushoppingcenter.com.
About Washington Prime Group
Washington Prime Group Inc. is a retail REIT and a recognized leader in the ownership,
management, acquisition and development of retail properties. The Company combines a
national real estate portfolio with its expertise across the entire shopping center sector to
increase cash flow through rigorous management of assets and provide new opportunities to
retailers looking for growth throughout the U.S. Washington Prime Group® is a registered
trademark of the Company. Learn more at
www.washingtonprime.com.
About Kamehameha Schools
Founded in 1887 by the legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, Kamehameha Schools (KS) is a
private, educational, charitable trust committed to improving the capability and well-being of
Native Hawaiian people through education. KS envisions a thriving lāhui where learners,
grounded in Christian and Hawaiian values, grow into ʻōiwi leaders who inspire and contribute
to their communities, both locally and globally.” For more information, visit
www.ksbe.edu and
connect via Facebook and Instagram (@kamehamehaschools) and Twitter (@ksnews).
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