An increasingly popular tradition sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday continues to gain momentum and benefit local businesses in Kent.<\/p>\n
Falling on Nov. 26 this year, Small Business Saturday is a day to support the small businesses that ignite our local economies and enrich our communities.<\/p>\n
Why it is so important to #ShopSmall<\/strong><\/p>\n Small business owners and Main Street businesses create two out of every three new private-sector jobs in America, helping spur economic development in communities like Auburn and giving millions of families and individuals the opportunity to achieve the American dream.<\/p>\n According to American Express and the National Federation of Independent Business, 95 million Small Business Saturday shoppers spent an average of $170 last year. This gave an overall $16.2 billion boost to Main Street merchants and small businesses. This year, we’d like to see 100 million shoppers in neighborhoods across the nation.<\/p>\n In addition to retail businesses, local restaurants are also a vital part of Small Business Saturday. There are 1 million restaurant locations in the U.S. that – according to the National Restaurant Association – employ 14.4 million people, or approximately one out of 10 working Americans.<\/p>\n How to participate in Small Business Saturday<\/strong><\/p>\n For small business owners, visit sba.gov\/SmallBusinessSaturday<\/a> for tips on how to prepare for Small Business Saturday and the holiday season. The page also includes a link where you can register your business, collaborate with other participating businesses in Kent, and download free #ShopSmall marketing materials.<\/p>\n