Weekend Break: Small Business Saturday

Locals support small businesses for “Small Business Saturday”

PEORIA Ill. (WMBD) -- Small Business Saturday celebrates local entrepreneurs and encourages shoppers to head out and support the small businesses in their area. Peoria’s Friendship House volunteers hand out Thanksgiving meals Urban Artifacts is a small Peoria business specializing in unique artifacts and collectibles.John Walker co-owns the store with his wife. He said around this time of year, the store sees more than average foot traffic.S…

Small Business Saturday is a big deal

In 2010, an alternative to Black Friday began, called Small Business Saturday, to celebrate their independent spirit and highlight the services they provide their communities.

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Small Business Saturday comes to Evansville

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) - Main Street in Evansville was full of shoppers getting ready for the holidays.The Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District celebrated the 13th annual Small Business Saturday. Some stores were offering special deals for the day, while shoppers enjoyed some live music. Free tote bags were also given out. Aurora Evansville still looking for volunteers Yvon Lauren, a shopper, said, "It's just the small business…

Old Town kicks off ‘Small Business Saturday’

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Small Business Saturday kicked off on Nov. 26, the event encourages people to shop locally and support small businesses. People came out to Old Town Albuquerque to the 'Small Business Saturday' event with the city and Mayor Tim Keller. Keller said, "shopping small keeps dollars in the local economy." Free holiday parking from CABQ Dean Johnson from the Taos Pueblo and his business showcased the work of over 20 Nat…

Small businesses have their special day

Shoppers were out early on Saturday morning seeking to support Ashtabula County businesses during Small Business Saturday.