Five Reasons to #ShopSmall on Small Business Saturday Nov. 26

The Minority Business Development Agency shares five reasons local consumers should shop small on Small Business Saturday Nov. 26 and throughout the holiday season:

1. Support Local Job Growth
   Small businesses create two out of three net new private-sector jobs in the U.S. which spurs economic development and job growth.

2. Make an Economic Impact 
   The average consumer spent $170 on Small Business Saturday last year for a total of $16.2 billion spent at local Main Street merchants.

3. Be a Part of a Growing Tradition
   Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, 95 million people shopped small on Small Business Saturday last year, up eight percent from the year before.

4. Enjoy a Tasty Meal or Treat
   1 million restaurantsacross the U.S. are also a part of Small Business Saturday and employ one out of 10 working Americans.

5. Participate in a Neighborhood Event
   Many local businesses work together to host special Small Business Saturday events