Shop Locally in Merrimack 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 Merrimack.

You can do this by heading out to local retailers, like Merrimack's Pet's Choice, today and getting some holiday shopping done away from the hustle and bustle of national chains that will continue to be packed with shoppers looking to score Black Friday deals that continue through the weekend.

Pet's Choice, at 454 Daniel Webster Highway, is running a Small Business Saturday deal of 10 percent off all cat trees, pet beds, clothing, stuffed toys and select dog treats. Also select dog and cat food cans are buy 1 get 1 free. For more information, call 603-424-7297 or visit www.petschoicenh.com

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.

Want to participate in this year's Small Business Saturday? Click here to see the Small Business Saturday website's list of participating businesses.

Further, tonight is the Nashua Holiday Stroll in downtown from 5-10 p.m. Stores will be open late with great sales and plenty of entertainment. It's another way to boost the local economy on Small Business Saturday.

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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