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Shop In Chatham On Small Business Saturday

American Express is encouraging shoppers to support local Chatham businesses.

CHATHAM, NJ — Big name national retailers take the spotlight on Black Friday as their deep price cuts pull in shoppers in droves.

What about those mom-and-pop businesses all over Chatham and beyond that are the backbone of America's economy? Just when do they get their day?

That's basically the question that was asked back in 2010 when the concept of Small Business Saturday was born.

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Small Business Saturday is "a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities," the U.S. Small Business Administration explains on its website.

Here are just a few Chatham shops participating:

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Restaurant Serenade
North American Cuisine
6 Roosevelt Ave,

Chatham Sandwich Shop
Delicatessen
253 Main Street

F Gerald New
Jewelry,Clock and Watch Store
180 Main Street, Ste A

Ward Coffee Of Chatham
Gifts,Novelty Items and Souvenirs Store
7 S. Passaic Ave.

Scooch A Mi
Women's Clothing Store
17 N Passaic Ave.

To find more retailers in Chatham taking part in the promotion, CLICK HERE.

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