Local entrepreneurs shine at downtown Billings pop-up event [Video]

BILLINGS — While Black Friday may be one of the busiest shopping days of the year, many small businesses look forward to the one that follows, Small Business Saturday. This annual event encourages shoppers to support local businesses and gives smaller shops a chance to shine, which is what Frae Everyday Goods did with their downtown pop-up.

Located on 15 Shiloh Road, Frae Goods is a store dedicated to selling sustainable products. They recently won the Battle of the Plans competition and will be opening a second location in downtown Billings. As a way to test the area, Owner Tiffany Miller hosted a downtown pop-up event at 116 N. 29th Street to help customers find unique, personalized Christmas gifts while supporting local entrepreneurs.

“Events like this definitely are encouraging that people continue to show up and support your business through different times of economic turmoil,” said Miller.

As a business that prides itself on eco-friendly packaging and ethical sourcing, Miller’s store has long supported local artisans …