BUTTE - With summer slowly coming to an end, many Uptown businesses are hoping to grab some of those summer dollars before they dry up. That’s why they’re promoting events to shop locally, especially at a time when nationally consumer confidence is a little shaky.

“We’re at the end of the food chain as far as commerce goes being a small, locally owned shop,” said 5518 Design Co-owner Jon Wick.

That’s why Shelly Conner, who owns Gloss: The Green Beauty Counter, is organizing the Sept. 6 th Sidewalk Sale to give small Uptown businesses and end-of-summer boost.

Pictured: Gloss Owner, Shelly Conner

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“It just kind of sets the tone for the holidays. The holidays are coming up real quick and, so it’s kind of the kickoff to the season, I think,” said Conner.

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