Kent’s small businesses have the power to propel the local economy and uplift the community. When our small businesses do well, our community does well too.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Please join thousands of your neighbors and “shop small” on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28, to support your local business owners and support the Kent economy. With the holiday season upon us, I cannot think of a better time to recommit in honoring our neighborhood champions \u2013 Auburn’s small businesses.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
After hitting the mall on Black Friday, shopping small is a concrete way to support small businesses \u2013 the same businesses that create two of every three new jobs, and deliver essential goods and services 365 days a year.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Shopping small packs a big punch to the local economy. Last year, there were 88 million consumers “Shopping Small” on Saturday. Seventy-seven percent of consumers said Small Business Saturday inspires them to “Shop Small” throughout the year and not just for the holidays. In addition, 66 percent of consumers state the main reason they support small businesses is because of their contributions to the community.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
You can do your part with these five simple steps:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n