Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses and communities across the country and is part of the larger Shop Small Movement. It is celebrated nationally each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving in the U.S. Since it started in 2010, consumers have reported spending an estimated $200 billion at small businesses on the day (source). According to the American Express 2022 Small Business Economic Impact Study, with every dollar spent at a small business in the US, 68 cents stays in the local community.

For consumers, shopping or dining out on Small Business Saturday is helping small businesses and communities thrive, showing your support for the small businesses in your neighborhood, across town, or by shopping local online.

To opt in and add your voice to the chorus singing the Shop Small message this year, please contact maryann@staylocal.org.