With an average two-thirds of every dollar ($0.67) spent at small businesses in the U.S. staying in the local community, Central Pennsylvania-based Susan’s Treasures will thank customers and the community through charitable projects and giveaways as they approach their 25th Anniversary in May!
Susan’s Treasures has served as one of Central Pennsylvania’s leading gift shops for 25 years and is owned by Susan Bonsall Singer and Nancy Smith. They credit their longevity to providing consistent quality products and excellent customer service, as well as to the strong relationships they have built with customers, artisans, vendors and staff. They also express gratitude for being able to continue opening their doors during the pandemic, thanks to financial support secured through U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) programs.
“Since opening my first location at What If Café on North 6th Street in Harrisburg in 1996, I am proud to continue fulfilling my vision to make customers feel welcome, offer quality products at all price ranges, along with the ease of shopping in a warm and inviting environment. We have grown and feature American companies, artisans and special items from around the world. We truly love our customers and the relationships we have built throughout the past 25 years and feel blessed to have weathered the pandemic so far,” says founding partner, Susan Bonsall Singer.
Susan’s Treasures is known for being a great place to find assorted gifts or something special for yourself and has become an informal community meeting place where friendships are forged and flourish between customers and store owners over the years, according to Singer.
“Susan’s Treasures is more than just a business to us. We value everyone who works with us from our loyal staff to the vendors and artisans who produce beautiful items for us, to our remarkable customers. Whether we are offering advice on a gift idea; teaming up with a local charity because a customer is involved in it; connecting other local businesses to networking opportunities; or sharing resources and entertaining ideas with new PA residents, we simply love our customers and love what we do in our community! We thank each person who has supported us, especially those who have shown us such kindness during this unprecedented pandemic that has inspired us to maintain hope for a bright future,” Singer added.
Launched in May of 1996, Susan’s Treasures is located at the Shops Upstairs at the West Shore Farmers Market in Lemoyne and features a wide variety of ever-changing gifts, jewelry, handbags, bath & body items, clothing, home fragrances, personal accessories and decor. According to the PA Department of Community and Economic Development, Pennsylvania is a state of small businesses, with one million as of November 2019, pre-pandemic.
“We are thrilled to celebrate our 25th Anniversary with our fabulous customers who mean the world to us. Our number one goal is to make our customers happy, help them find the perfect gift and inspire and uplift them to treat themselves with the perfect piece of jewelry, article of clothing, a fashionable accessory or a special handbag. Susan and I are proud of how we successfully navigated through the pandemic and are still giving back to our community and so many valuable charitable projects because of our loyal customers who supported us every step along the way,” added co-owner Nancy B. Smith.
Susan’s Treasures features a robust, popular online store that the owners enhanced during the pandemic when the store was shut down. Shoppers can visit SusansTreasures.com to view or order featured items with larger in-store selections available.
Susan’s Treasures’ 25th Anniversary is fast approaching in May 2021, with a full schedule of ongoing events leading up to the milestone that will culminate in a May 21 & 22 Special Community Anniversary Weekend Celebration complete with assorted fun giveaways and support for wonderful charitable projects that are important to this women-owned business. The community is invited to join them.
EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS/CELEBRATION UNDERWAY TO SUPPORT AREA CHARITIES AND TO THANK CUSTOMERS:
- Register for a special anniversary giveaway of (25) $25 gift cards, that’s two a week, ongoing now through their Anniversary weekend on May 21-22. Winners’ names are selected every Tuesday and Thursday. They are also giving away two $100 gift certificates in May! Anyone can stop by to register. No purchase is necessary. To receive information about other upcoming promotions, anyone can sign up for their emails in-store or online and visit www.SusansTreasures.com for more information.
- Register during the month of April with a suggested $5 donation to win a “Susan’s Treasures Favorites” gift basket ($750 value) with 100% of proceeds going to benefit Andrew’s Gift in honor of Autism Awareness Month. Andrew’s Gift was developed to provide support to individuals and families in PA living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. An anonymous donor will match the donations collected. Through the generosity of local founding donors and nonprofit organizations, the foundation seeks to assist those who are pursuing opportunities for individuals with autism but are struggling to find the funding. For more information, visit Andrewsgift26.com.
- Purchase a beautiful specialty anniversary t-shirt with a portion of proceeds benefiting Highmark’s The Caring Place. Stop by the store or order one online. HighMark Caring Place provides support to grieving children due to the loss of a parent. For more information, visit www.HighMarkCaringPlace.com. Highmark will match the donation. The Caring Place is a family-centered, child-focused, peer–support program, with a focus on children and teens. It’s a community resource available to families free of charge.
- Support to The Peyton Walker Foundation through sales of their assorted and beautiful gift cards, with 100% of proceeds helping to protect young hearts and support their life-saving work.
- Join Susan’s Treasures Community Anniversary Celebration Weekend on May 21-22, with more details to come. It’s our “THANK YOU to YOU, our wonderful customers for helping us to reach this amazing milestone!” Hours: Friday, May 21, 9 A.M. – 6 P.M. with product and $100 gift card giveaways and surprises throughout the day. Register for a ticket now through May 20 in store. Saturday, May 22, the official party begins at 1 P.M. – 4 P.M. with music, refreshments and product giveaways every 15 minutes, plus another $100 gift card giveaway. Must be present to win.
A highlight of some favorite collections, vendors, artists and designers includes:
The Artist Jay; Vietri Italian Handmade; Maruca; Riverstone; Starborn Creations; Samkas Jewelry; Nora Fleming; Mudpie Gifts & Home Décor; Mariposa; GurglePots; Lestage Convertible Bracelets; Swig; Voluspa; Jellycats; Barefoot Dreams; Angelrox Clothing; Faceplant Dreams; Rainraps; Mask Chains; Mud Pie Clothing; Vintage Trucker Hats; Osgoode Marley Leather Handbags; Alamea; Anna Beck; Anne Vaughan Jewelry; Enewton 14K Gold Filled Jewelry; J & I Jewelry; Cape Cod Jewelry, Moonglow Jewelry; Bill’s Watches; Angela Duffin; Kathy Branigan Statement Necklaces; Thatch; The Naked Bee; Inis; Thymes; Laveder Spa; Erbario Toscano; Warmies® Cozy Plush; Powder; Earth Dreams and more!
THE FACTS ABOUT SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESS AND THE IMPACT ON ECONOMY & JOBS:
- An average two-thirds of every dollar ($0.67) spent at small businesses in the U.S. stays in the local community. Consumers’ local impact is significant. (The Small Business Economic Impact Study from American Express)
- Every dollar spent at small businesses creates an additional 50 cents in local business activity through employee spending and businesses purchasing local goods and services. (The Small Business Economic Impact Study from American Express, NYSE: AXP)
- Pennsylvania is home to more than 300,000 women-owned businesses. (PA Department of Community and Economic Development)
- According to the PA Department of Community and Economic Development, Pennsylvania is a state of small businesses, with one million as of November 2019, pre-pandemic.
- Twenty percent of small businesses fail in their first year and 50 percent falter by the end of their fifth year. After 10 years, only about one-third of businesses survive. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- Approximately 42% percent of small businesses are women-owned. (2019 State of Women-Owned Business Report from American Express)
- According to SBA data, there are 31.7 million small businesses in the United States.
- The Small Business Economic Impact Study, a county-level economic analysis on shopping small commissioned by American Express, provides a closer look at the economic benefits of shopping locally and the impact of small business on communities. The study demonstrated the extent to which small businesses support jobs locally. In addition to small businesses directly employing members of the community, spending by those small businesses and their employees in the area also supports local jobs. In fact, for every 10 jobs at a small business, another seven are supported in the local community.
ABOUT US:
Since opening in 1996, Susan’s Treasures provides interesting gifts, jewelry, bath & body items, personal accessories, clothing and home décor to our customers in a warm and welcoming environment. We are pleased to bring you products from artisans around the world, and are especially proud that many of our lines are Made in the USA or are from American Family-run companies. Browse our online store where we feature select lines OR come visit us in the Specialty Shops Upstairs at the iconic West Shore Farmers Market in Lemoyne, PA where we carry a much larger selection. Our products always change with the season, offering new releases and products we think you will enjoy. We feature FREE delivery within a 5-mile store radius with orders of $100 or more, as well as in-store or curbside pickup and shipping. In addition, we have a gift registry.
We also pride ourselves in providing fun and safe shopping with no stress and lots of wonderful gifts available. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always available to provide gift suggestions, product information and answer any questions. Plus, we offer FREE GIFT WRAPPING with your purchases. Shop by text at 717-979-6957 or call us at 717-731-7250. Private one–hour appointments available after hours upon request. Hours – Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10AM – 4PM, Friday 9AM – 6PM, Saturday 9AM – 3PM.
**Shopping inquiries can be directed to ContactSusansTreasures.com. Masks required & social distancing.
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