Shop Locally in Fenway-Kenmore on Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24

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. 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 in the South End. 

"Small Business Saturday is a great opportunity to support your local economy while buying unique gifts for your loved ones this holiday season," said Jennifer Effron, director of Washington Gateway Main Street. "The money you spend at small businesses gets infused right back into the neighborhoods in which they exist. This season support the small businesses that help make our community vibrant, creative and special."

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.

Many places in Fenway-Kenmore are offering special deals for Small Business Saturday. You can check out these participating businesses to shop locally on Saturday:

• El Pelon
• Thornton's Fenway Grille
• Berryline
• The Citizen
• Jersey Street Liquors
• Hong Kong Cafe
• Fenway Cantina
• Boston Beer Works
• Blow Hair Salon
• Crossfit Fenway

And many more that you can find using this map tool. 

You can also “like” Small Business Saturday on Facebook by visiting www.facebook.com/shopsmall.

Everyone has locally owned businesses in their community, and shopping on Small Business Saturday is the perfect way to give back to the businesses you know and love in your community.

TELL US: What small businesses do you patronize in Fenway-Kenmore and what makes them great? Share in the comments below.