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Claremont, La Verne Prepare for Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday returns for the third year. The event is seen as a way to invigorate the local economy and give local business owners a chance to thrive.

Sandwiched between the traditional Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday an up and coming event that encourages residents to spend their dollars in locally owned businesses.

American Express promotes the event as a way to invigorate the local economy and give local business owners a chance to thrive.

Click here to see the Small Business Saturday website.

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It began in 2010 when American Express founded Small Business Saturday to help small businesses get more exposure during one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year, according to the Small Business Saturday website. So far, several hundred small businesses in Claremont and La Verne have signed up to participate.

All kinds of businesses, from local dentists, restaurants and small shops are included in the list. This provides people a chance to be creative with their gifts.

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