Shop Locally On Small Business Saturday In Delaware County

Anyone who is going holiday shopping is strongly encouraged to look locally for their purchases to support Delaware County small businesses on Small Business Saturday.

The Delaware County Council joined Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Trish McFarland during Council’s Meeting on Nov. 14 to announce Small Business Saturday.

Small Business Saturday, held on Nov. 24 this year, is a day to celebrate and support small businesses. The event was created in 2010 by American Express and was officially recognized in 2011 by the U.S. Senate.

Small businesses – which are defined as businesses with fewer than 100 employees – make up 98 percent of the economy in Delaware County, officials said.

There are over 12,000 small businesses across Delco. They are the backbone of the American economy, accounting for more 99.9 percent of all U.S. business. Almost 60 million Americans are employed by a small business.

"Many Americans will be racing out in the early morning after Thanksgiving to find bargains on Black Friday," said Councilman Brian Zidek. "In addition to, or instead of standing in line to find mega-deals we’re reminding residents to support local small businesses on Small Business Saturday. When you support small business you’re supporting your local economy, the national economy and your community."

Many Delaware County small businesses will be participating in Small Business Saturday this year with special events and deals.

A list of participating businesses can be found online here.

Photo by Renee Schiavone/Patch staff