The Spotlight Shop
Highlighting local businesses that make our communities feel like home
The Spotlight Shop Holiday Gift Guide is back
Find the perfect gifts for everyone while shopping local this season
The Spotlight Shop will conclude at the end of this year
Since 2019, the Spotlight Shop has proudly featured more than 430 small businesses, hosted 260 activations, and shared nearly 700 social posts celebrating local entrepreneurship.
M&T Bank remains deeply committed to supporting small businesses—just as we always have. We are proud to be ranked among the top SBA lenders nationwide and continue activating in new, impactful, and innovative ways to support small businesses.
Thank you for being part of this journey, and thank you for seven years of amazing partnership!
Shop by Category
Your furry friend deserves the best of the best – and they’ll get it with the help of these shops.
Become your best self – inside and out – with every visit to these establishments.
With these businesses, the fun never ends.
Make your home sweet home even sweeter with the help of these establishments.
If your home or office needs some modernizing, look no further than these tech-focused businesses.
Helping you unleash your creative side is what these shops are all about.
Clothing, Apparel & Accessories
Revamp your wardrobe with the help of these clothing and apparel businesses.
These exercise-focused establishments will help you navigate your fitness journey.
From marketing and finance to legal and maintenance, these firms have you covered.
These businesses will make your next vacation (or staycation) one to remember.
These automotive shops will help you get from point A to point B safely, reliably and in style.
These nonprofit and community-based organizations are dedicated to making neighborhoods brighter.
Grab something delicious from these restaurants, breweries and specialty food joints.
Whether it’s something for you or a gift for them – these shops have what you’re looking for.
Shop by Neighborhood
Here are a few of our highlighted stores that may be local to you. View more businesses near your current location or use the form below to shop a specific area.
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