Small Business Passport Supports 14 Women-Owned Memphis Shops

It's back! The Small Business Passport includes discounts for each shop and a map to encourage Memphians to shop local and women-owned just in time for the holidays.

The holiday season is upon us and if you’re in need of gift ideas or just everyday needs, you can easily refer to the new Small Business Passport.

Kim Thomas

Seventeen area shop owners have come together to help raise awareness about their businesses and to support the growth of women-owned businesses in the city through this passport initiative.

Each business is offering a special deal when shoppers with the passport make a purchase from now through December 31, 2024. Passports can be picked up at any participating shop. Shoppers collect a passport at one of the participating shops and get it stamped at every store they visit.

There are three easy ways to get a passport stamp. Participants may pick one or do all three!

Visit a participating business and make a purchase. Each business will offer an additional gift or incentive with a qualifying purchase starting Nov. 1.
Post about and tag a participating business on social media and show it to that business.
Leave a Google review about a participating business and show it to that business.

Once a passport is completed, turn it into the last visited store to be entered into a grand prize drawing. The last day to complete the passport is Dec. 31. Three grand prize winners will be picked at random and announced on January 13, 2025.

The idea originated in 2023 with Whitney Winkler, artist and shopkeeper at Whitney Winkler Art in the Broad Ave. Arts District, after a quiet day in her store.

"I just remember having a hard day, and thinking, 'Surely I am not alone in both the highs and lows I feel as a brick and mortar entrepreneur.” She added, "It felt vulnerable to reach out at first, but after our first meeting, I knew we all were going to be so much better together."

In its first year, 3,400 passports were handed out. For 2024, ARCHd again designed the super chic passports. They no longer have a storefront and thus are not participating in this year's passport despite playing such a pivotal role in its first year success. You can give them some love on their website here.

Participating Shops:

Avenue Wrapping
Gift wrapping service and gift shop wrapped into one.
Our blog on Avenue Wrapping | Instagram

Blue Suede Vintage
Vintage clothing, accessories, and home goods.
Read our blog on Blue Suede Vintage | Instagram

Boshi Botanicals
Memphis' first zero-waste store. Handcrafted soaps and natural body products.
Read our blog on Boshi Botanicals | Instagram

Everbloom Design
Special event floral studio and flower shop.
Our blog on Everbloom Design | Instagram

Five in One Social Club
Retail space with regular creative workshops and handmade goods by local artists.
Instagram

Mbabazi House of Style
Fair trade store packed with handmade & sustainable African clothing, accessories & gifts.
Our blog on Mbabazi House of Style | Instagram

Midtown Bramble & Bloom
Urban micro-flower farm and florist with workshops.
Instagram

Mili's Flowers & Gifts
Flower shop and handcrafted gifts from Mexico
Our blog on Mili's Flowers | Instagram

Mrs. Post Stationery & Gifts
Stationary, gifts, party, and home goods.
Our blog on Mrs. Post Stationary | Instagram

Paradox at PeCo
Gift store filled with unique treasures.
Our blog on Paradox at PeCo | Instagram

Penn Home & Design Co.
Expansive candle store with classes.
Our blog on Penn Home & Design Co. | Instagram

Planeta 777 Mystical Beauty and Gift shop
Mystical. beauty and gift shop with a private salon
Instagram

Second Kiss Vintage
Vintage store with clothing, jewelry, accessories, and more.
Instagram

Snapdragon Floral
Florists, gifts, and fluten free treats.
Instagram

Stitching Supply
New yarn shop and classes to discover the joy of stitching.
Instagram

TCB High Point Sips & Stems
Full service floral and content studio. Memphis' first only green florist.
Instagram

Whitney Winkler Art Studio & Shop
Studio and gift shop with original art, prints, home decor, furniture, and more.
Instagram

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Small Business Passport Supports 17 Women-Owned Memphis Shops

It's back! The Small Business Passport includes discounts for each shop and a map to encourage Memphians to shop local and women-owned just in time for the holidays.

There are three easy ways to get a passport stamp. Participants may pick one or do all three!

Participating Shops:

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Small Business Passport Supports 17 Women-Owned Memphis Shops

It's back! The Small Business Passport includes discounts for each shop and a map to encourage Memphians to shop local and women-owned just in time for the holidays.

There are three easy ways to get a passport stamp. Participants may pick one or do all three!

Participating Shops:

About the Author

Comments Make Us Happy

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