What’s the best purchase you ever made at a small local business? Was it a unique gift for a loved one or was it that special treasure you found for yourself? As a consumer, you play a key role in helping your local businesses thrive. And by shopping at small local businesses this holiday season, you’re showing your support for the community around you.

Why support Small Business Saturday? Because your favorite small businesses are run by people who live in your community and the money you spend there goes back into the local economy. Plus, small local business offer more personalized service than the big chain retailers and a better chance of finding a one-of-a-kind gift.

What’s in it for you? Shop at all your favorite stores on Main Street on Small Business Saturday and enter to win $100 in "Downtown Dollars"! 5 Winners will be drawn and you can use the "Downtown Dollars" just like cash at any of the participating stores! Last year, over 100 million people came out to shop at their small local businesses on Small Business Saturday, so pledge to shop small on November 24^th because if we all shop small, it will be huge!