Open Book Chocolates

Handmade, Bean-to-Bar, Fair Trade Chocolate Bars | Literary-Inspired Flavors

Small Business

Ink + Riddle | Order Drop-Off

G. E. Gallas

Today, we dropped off an order at Ink + Riddle in Clarksburg, Maryland! Ink + Riddle (inkandriddle.com) is a really unique and exciting store that carries everything creative — art supplies, stationery, board games, books, puzzles, and beyond. They offer many great activities including story time for kids, 3D printing classes, and creative workshops. Located in the Clarksburg Premium Outlets, Ink + Riddle will be moving to a new space in the same location in February. They’ve been carrying our literary-inspired chocolate bars for a while now, and we love visiting their vibrant and intellectually stimulating store!

If you live in or near Clarksburg, Maryland, we hope you’ll go check out this fantastic small business.

 

Plaid Friday (Friday, November 29th, 2024) and Small Business Saturday (Saturday, November 30th, 2024)

G. E. Gallas

Plaid Friday

Starting your holiday shopping this Friday? Shop Indie and make it a Plaid Friday!

Plaid Friday is a day to support local and independent businesses by shopping at them on the day after Thanksgiving. A relaxing alternative to "Black Friday," this holiday shopping tradition is all about discovering unique gifts at local, independent businesses.

Small Business Saturday

Kick off the holiday shopping season and #ShopSmall on November 30th! Did you know there are over 33 million small businesses in the U.S.? Small businesses are the backbone of our economy!

#ShopSmall on the 15th Small Business Saturday on November 30th, and all year long! 📖🍫😊

Independent Bookstore Day & National Small Business Week

G. E. Gallas

Help Open Book Chocolates celebrate Independent Bookstore Day and National Small Business Week!

Independent Bookstore Day

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

One Day. Fifty States. Over a Thousand Bookstores.

JOIN US FOR THE 11TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY!

“This national one-day party held the last Saturday in April celebrates independent bookstores across the country online and in-store. Through exclusive books and literary items, contests, cupcakes, and everything in between, it’s a party you don’t want to miss!”

For Independent Bookstore Day, please support your local indie bookstore(s)!

Please check out our Find Us In Stores page to support an indie bookstore that carries our literary-themed chocolate bars: openbookchocolates.com/find-us-in-stores

For more information about Independent Bookstore Day, please visit: bookweb.org/independent-bookstore-day.

National Small Business Week

Sunday, April 28th through Saturday, May 4th, 2024

“National Small Business Week is a national recognition event to honor the United States' top entrepreneurs each year. The distinguished group of small business owners are hailed each year by the U.S. Small Business Administration and a collection of event co-hosts.”

“For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week, which acknowledges the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. This year, National Small Business Week takes place April 28 - May 4, 2024, and is when SBA officially recognizes their hard work, ingenuity, and dedication, including their contributions to the economy. This year’s activities include in-person events and an educational virtual summit on a variety of business topics.”

For National Small Business Week, please support your local small businesses.

Here at Open Book Chocolates, as a small business, we truly appreciate all your support!

For more information about National Small Business Week, please visit: sba.gov/national-small-business-week.