The Avenues Celebrates National Small Business Week
2026 National Small Business Week is May 3-9. The City of Des Moines will recognize small businesses in our community and highlight resources.
America’s 36 million small businesses are the backbone of the country’s economy. Neighborhood shops, restaurants, and service providers contribute to vibrant communities. The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand is home to 100+ small businesses, including new shops, like The Refill Market, a sustainable grocery store and fixtures like Tandem Brick Gallery, a premier custom framing and gift shop that’s operated under the same ownership for 49 years. View our full list of businesses on The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand here.
Sneak peek of The Avenues’ little prints. This print celebrates our bike-friendly corridor.
The Avenues X Little Shrimp Vending:
Miniature art prints celebrating some icons of The Avenues will be for sale at Tandem Brick (2722 Ingersoll Ave), via a Little Shrimp Vending Machine. Each print costs $1 in quarters. The shop will also offer perfectly sized frames for these pieces. Black frames are $6, and clear glass frames are $10. These prints showcase popular attractions that small businesses bring to Ingersoll Avenue.
Shop Small on Ingersoll:
- When you shop at a small business in the district, be sure to snag a free vinyl sticker (while supplies last).
- Display it with pride on your water bottle, laptop, attire, or anywhere!
- Post on social media about how you shopped small to be entered to win a giveaway! Remember to tag @theavenuesdsm and your favorite small business.
Look for the stickers at the retail shops in the district. Thank you for supporting local businesses along The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand!
*If you are a small business on Ingersoll and have not received a poster and would like one, please contact info@theavenuesdsm, and we will try to accommodate your request.*
