Shop Locally in Tewksbury 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 Tewksbury.

"When you shop local, everybody wins. Not only does it drive our local economy, it also creates jobs and a sense of community," said Danielle McFadden, president and CEO of the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce. "There's nothing like walking into a local restaurant or retailer and talking with the owner. They truly appreciate the support and will go above and beyond for their customers.

"This holiday season, the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce encourages everyone to think, shop and eat local. Small Business Saturday is a good start, but we need to support these businesses year round."

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.

 Tewksbury businesses participating in Small Business Saturday include:

Skewer's Wood Grille

Route 38 Liquors

Anderson Flooring

Capellini's Italian Restaurant

Dance Expressions

Tewksbury Paint and Hardware

2 Bellaz Clozet

Over Tone Labs

Anastasias Curtains

WHG Online Enterprises

French's Restaurant

Tewksbury Music Center

Main Street Pizza and Seafood

Wicked Cheesy Pizza

Discount Madness

Creative Studio of Photography

Jimbo's Famous Roast Beef

Pizza Mia

TJ Callahan's Pub

Kyoto Japanese Steak House

The Sky Box

The Barkery

Route 38 Smoke Shop

J&B Butcher

Take Ten Nails and Spa

A & B Automotive

Miller's Automotive

Sooner Lube

Big Top Party Rental

Kim's Nail and Spa

Salon 1475

Tiffany's Nails 2

Auntie Dog Training Studio

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.

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