Small Business Saturday Encourages Holiday Shoppers to Shop Local

Local businesses in Lavonia and surrounding communities will have their doors open the weekend after Thanksgiving for Small Business Saturday.

The Saturday after Thanksgiving is traditionally called Small Business Saturday and is a time when people are encouraged to do at least part of the their holiday shopping by hitting the locally owned retailers in their communities.

This year it falls tomorrow on November 27.

Lavonia Downtown Development Authority Director Vivian Young says the main focus of Small Business Saturday is to show support for local retailers.

And she says shoppers will be able to find some great deals.

“Before they take off to Wal-mart or the bigger towns, I wish they would take the time to come downtown and see what our shops have. We have a lot of things in our stores; a lot of craft and art items. A lot of one-of-a-kind items that are unique,” she said.

Royston and Hartwell will also be participating in Small Business Saturday.

Wherever you live, the Small Business Administration says you can show your support for your local retailer this holiday season by finding those businesses in your community that are participating in Small Business Saturday.

You can do that by going online to www.shopsmall.com.

The website provides information on businesses currently registered and how you can rally your community to support the initiative.

By shopping small, you can help America’s small businesses do what they do best: grow their businesses, create good jobs, and ensure that your community is vibrant.