It's Small Business Saturday—Shop Locally in Plum-Oakmont

Small Business Saturday is today, Nov. 24. 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 Plum, Oakmont and Verona.

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.

There are several small businesses in Plum, Oakmont and Verona—a list can be found on the Shop Small website. You also can search the Plum-Oakmont Patch business directory.

To “like” Small Business Saturday on Facebook, visit 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.

TELL US: What small businesses do you patronize in Plum, Oakmont and Verona? What makes them great? Share in the comments below. 

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