Saturday, November 27th is Small Business Saturday. It’s a great day to check some things off of your Christmas shopping list while keeping your dollars in your own community.
It is estimated that $68 of every $100 spent at local small businesses stays in the community. Ninety-eight percent of Michigan businesses are considered small businesses.
William J. Hallan, President and CEO of the Michigan Retailers Association said, “While every day is a good day to shop small and buy nearby, we hope Michiganders will make a concentrated effort this Saturday and throughout the holiday season to shop at local retailers and businesses.”
Shopping local is also a great way to avoid the headaches of shipping delays that go along with online shopping.
Brian Calley, president of the Small Business Association of Michigan, said, “Small businesses play a vital role in their local communities and have been through unprecedented challenges during this pandemic.”
Downtown Port Huron will be celebrating Small Business Saturday and continuing the celebration every Saturday through December 18th.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
