Small Business Saturday In Decatur

DECATUR, GA — Small Business Saturday is taking place nationally on Saturday, Nov. 30. Businesses in Decatur are participating in the annual initiative to encourage more consumers to shop small. American Express established Small Business Saturday in 2010.

Find participating small businesses in DeKalb County through their website.

Independent-owned small businesses offer sales and unique gifts for shoppers who are ready to start their holiday shopping early. According to American Express:

For every dollar spent at a small business in the U.S., approximately 67 cents stays in the local community. So when you Shop Small on Small Business Saturday—and all year long—it can help add up to a big impact.

Over the years, Small Business Saturday spending has now reached a reported estimate of $103 billion since the day began in 2010 — that's $103 billion over 9 days alone.