Small Business Saturday 2025 In Rochester: See Sales, Deals

ROCHESTER, MI — Saturday, Nov. 29, is a crucial day for independently owned local businesses in Rochester. It’s Small Business Saturday, the kickoff to “shop small” events that emphasize the power of dollars spent in local communities.

Founded by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday is sandwiched between the major Black Friday retail shopping holiday, which tends to favor national brands, and Cyber Monday, an online shopping event that this year takes place on Dec. 1.

The stakes for small businesses are higher than ever this holiday shopping season. They have faced increased operating costs, supply chain disruptions and overall market uncertainty. Unlike large big box retailers, they often lack the financial resources and operational flexibility to easily absorb increased costs.

Some of the businesses participating this year include:

Bizzy Buzz Artisan Market, 409 Main, Rochester

• Thanks-a-latte, free latte or Bizzy Buzz bee sticker or pen with every $15 or more purchase- while supplies last!

The Home Bakery, 300 Main, Rochester

• Fall Kronut 4-Pack: For 2 days only, get our amazing Fall Kronut in packs of 4 for $15.95! Available in-store or online.

Kruse’s Paint Creek Tavern, 613 N. Main

• Buy a $100 gift card, get a $20 bonus card for free!

South Street Skateshop, 410 Main, Rochester

• 20 percent off all backpacks (in store only). 20 percent off stance Grinch-Max socks (in store only).

Viviano Flower Shop, 308 Main, Rochester

• - 15 percent off in-store purchases, including holiday pre-orders. One gift card per customer with purchase; mystery amounts ranging from $5 - $50. Free Viviano Flower Shop Calendar with monthly purchase.

For a full list of locations, click here.

Since it started in 2010, consumers have reported spending an estimated $210 billion at small businesses across all 15 Small Business Saturdays combined.

There are 983,079 of small businesses in Michigan, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2025 state profiles.

Roughly 1.9 million Michiganders work for a small business, accounting for nearly half of all Michigan employees.

Local businesses depend on increased sales in the last few months of the year to help them reach their revenue goals, and you’ll find plenty of in-store cheer and holiday happenings that will make the shopping experience fun.

Locally owned businesses recirculate a far greater percentage of revenue locally compared to absentee-owned businesses, according to the American Independent Business Alliance. Independents return about 48 percent of their revenues back into the local economy, compared to 14 percent returned to the local economy by chains.

Small businesses are typically defined by the federal government as those with fewer than 500 employees. They are responsible for about two of every three jobs since 1995, according to the Small Business Administration. Even a partial collapse of small businesses could weaken the overall U.S. economy.