South End Business Alliance (SEBA) announced its event the South End Holliday Stroll in support of community businesses within the four walls of Boston's South End. On December 3, 4 and 5 more than 90 businesses registered to participate and offer holiday specials. Walk the art galleries and boutiques in SOWA, to restaurants and shops on Tremont and Washington Street down to Harrison Avenue, gift, jewelry and clothing stores, hair salons, fitness and wellness experiences, barbershops, pet care and wine stores. AC Hotel is offering a $99 room rate for those that want to stay the night and the new Smith building has offered "pop up "space to a business in need.
Visit sebaboston.com to see the list of participants; if you are unable to "mask up and stroll", we encourage online shopping. CouCou a children's clothing store on Union Park Street shared "we need a widespread campaign to remind people of the importance to keep our small businesses and restaurants open."
Elizabeth Beutel, President of the South End Business Alliance says, "This is the first of many initiatives planned to help community businesses generate revenue." As we head into the winter, SEBA is launching an online webcast to feature shops, give them an opportunity to sell products and place a face to small business.