Small Business Saturday: Where To Shop In Burke

BURKE, VA—If you're shopping for holiday gifts, consider shopping at some of Burke's fine local businesses. Consumers are encouraged to shop local on Small Business Saturday, which falls on Nov. 25 this year.

You can find some local businesses in the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce's directory here and Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce. And see small businesses listed by American Express here.

American Express launched Small Business Saturday to encourage shoppers to support small businesses hurting from the recession. Since then, Small Business Saturday has turned into an annual event featuring businesses across the country.

In 2016, shoppers spent an estimated $15.4 billion at small, independent business on Small Business Saturday, according to American Express.

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