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Shop Locally Owned Stores on Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24
Start your holiday shopping near home during Small Business Saturday.
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Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses that their community thrives on.
American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked.
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With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy.
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"I believe it's important to shop locally because it creates a stronger business community and economy," said Andrew Bell, president of the Lilburn Business Association and manager of Lilburn's BB&T. "No one enjoys seeing empty strip malls and restaurants, nor does it help the value of the commercial properties surrounding them.
"Whether it's a local dry cleaner, locksmith, restaurant, or auto mechanic - supporting businesses close to home and in our own backyard create a strong community and creates organic growth that benefits everyone."
Last year, 100 million people nationwide participated in Small Business Saturday by shopping at locally owned stores to help boost the economy and their communities. In Lilburn, there are 100 companies listed on the Small Business Saturday website as participants.
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Helpful Notes:
- For more information on Small Business Saturday, click here for the website or check it out on Facebook by visiting www.facebook.com/shopsmall.
- For more information on the Lilburn Business Association, click here for the website.
- Don't see your business in our Patch directory, let me know at joy.woodson@patch.com.
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