PORT BYRON, Ill. - Knowing how dollars spent locally help the area economy in many ways, state Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, encourages residents to support 'Small Business Saturday' by patronizing small businesses in their local communities on Nov. 28 and with all their holiday shopping.
"If you're looking for deals after Thanksgiving, I encourage you to take part in 'Small Business Saturday' on Nov. 28 and consider shopping at local stores and businesses," Smiddy said. "By investing in local businesses, you are supporting the entrepreneurs, employees and suppliers in our community and multiplying the positive impact of those dollars for our local economy."
'Small Business Saturday' is a nationwide initiative to encourage shopping at local, independently-owned businesses the Saturday after Thanksgiving, one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. 'Small Business Saturday' keeps money in local economies by supporting businesses owned and operated in the area. Smiddy wants businesses to know they can sign up at www.smallbusinesssaturday.com and shoppers can check out the website to find participating businesses or visit the local chambers of commerce.
"Small businesses are the backbone of our financial stability and patronizing the establishments in our neighborhoods helps us all in the end," Smiddy said. "As the season of giving starts, please remember to help locally-owned businesses be successful and create jobs within our community."
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