Shop Small This Holiday Season

The holidays are all about giving – and the best gift you can give local businesses is your support.

Small Business Saturday is the annual "shopping holiday" between Black Friday and Cyber Monday when consumers are encouraged to Shop Small at local small businesses in their communities.  Sponsored by American Express and backed by legislation, it's a chance for small businesses across the country to increase their exposure at the start of the holiday shopping season.

In 2022, Small Business Saturday will take place on Saturday, November 26th.  Shoppers, business owners, and community leaders alike will come together to bring additional sales to small businesses to help their communities thrive.  By supporting a local mom-and-pop business, its community may see a boost in jobs, contributions, investments, and more.

Concordia City Manager Amy Lange says we can all do our parts to support the small businesses in our communities by shopping small and doing your holiday purchasing at a small business – the lifeblood of our communities that create jobs, boost the economy, and enrich our neighborhoods.

Small Business Saturday is a great way to gain exposure at a time when small businesses need it most.

Whether it’s purchasing a cup of coffee down the street or buying a gift from a local shop, Lange says patrons can make a difference by shopping small.

The highly successful team of the Small Business Administration, Women Impacting Public Policy, and American Express will be kicking off the 2022 holiday season by encouraging consumers to support our nation's independent businesses this Small Business Saturday and all holiday season long.