THE WEEK OF SMALL BUSINESS

FEBRUARY 7 — 14

THE WEEK OF SMALL BUSINESS FEBRUARY 7 — 14

Keep Fairbanks Golden.
Love Local.

Supporting small businesses isn’t only about making a purchase.

The Week of Small Business is an invitation to connect with and uplift the businesses in our community in whatever ways you can. Throughout the week, valentine packs will be available at our participating businesses so that you can exchange some local love.

How This Works

PICK UP YOUR VALENTINE PACKS
at either participating businesses or on First Friday, Feb 6, at Gather.

WRITE YOUR VALENTINES
to participating small businesses.

DELIVER YOUR VALENTINES
to participating business’s mailboxes from Feb. 7–14.

GET A VALENTINE BACK
which may just include a special offer or small gift!

FOLLOW ALONG ON INSTAGRAM
to stay up to date on this event and others like it.

Participating Businesses

Business Directory

FAQs

  • It’s a community initiative to celebrate local businesses in Fairbanks! During the week of February 7–14, you can exchange valentines with participating businesses. Drop off your valentine in their mailbox, and they’ll send one back—sometimes with a small gift, offer, or discount.

  • Anyone! Whether you’re a customer, community member, or business, you can join in spreading love and appreciation.

  • Valentine packs can be picked up either from:
    1. Gather on First Friday, February 6, from 5-10PM
    2. Any of the participating businesses

  • This is a fun way to show appreciation for local businesses, strengthen our community, and spread a little love. Plus, who doesn’t love getting a surprise valentine in return? It’s a small gesture that makes a big difference.

Why is our website and Instagram handle ‘Golden Heart Passport’?

You may be wondering why is our Instagram handle is @GoldenHeartPassport if we are promoting The Week of Small Business.

Well, that’s because this is just the beginning of something bigger!

While we can’t spill all the details yet, the name might give you a hint.

AN INITIATIVE BY

At Fairbanks Brand Studio, our mission is to celebrate, uplift, and connect the vibrant communities of Fairbanks through creativity, curation, and collaboration. We believe that strong communities are built on shared stories, meaningful connections, and spaces where local culture and talent can thrive.

Our initiatives reflect this belief. We create and curate content that highlights the people, businesses, and experiences that make Fairbanks unique. Every project we undertake is guided by a desire to support the people around us, spark collaboration, and amplify the voices that make Fairbanks remarkable. Whether through storytelling, events, or creative campaigns, Fairbanks Brand Studio is dedicated to nurturing a thriving, inclusive, and connected local ecosystem.

Let’s support our local businesses this holiday season, together.

Other initiatives by Fairbanks Brand Studio

heartBEAT: A citywide celebration of art and community. At Gather, we reimagined the experience with curated exhibitions and design to showcase local artists in their best light

heartBEAT: A citywide celebration of art and community. At Gather, we reimagined the experience with curated exhibitions and design to showcase local artists in their best light

Golden Heart Passport: Launching with The Week of Small Business Bingo, this is just the beginning of something bigger (and the hint is in the name).

Golden Heart Passport: Launching with The Week of Small Business Bingo, this is just the beginning of something bigger (and the hint is in the name).

First Friday: A citywide celebration of art and community. At Gather, we reimagined the experience with curated exhibitions and design to showcase local artists in their best light.

First Friday: A citywide celebration of art and community. At Gather, we reimagined the experience with curated exhibitions and design to showcase local artists in their best light.

Fairbanks Art Studio Tour: A self-guided, branded tour connecting people with local artists in their creative spaces, often their homes or studios, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how art in Fairbanks is made.

Fairbanks Art Studio Tour: A self-guided, branded tour connecting people with local artists in their creative spaces, often their homes or studios, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how art in Fairbanks is made.