Local Shop Owners Prepare for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24

Locally owned stores offer deals for Small Business Saturday.

Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses that their community thrives on. American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked.  Last year, 100 million people nationwide participated in Small Business Saturday by shopping at locally owned stores to help boost the economy and their communities. Greater St. Charles Chamber of Commerce and the cities of St. Charles and St. Peters have partnered to promote local shopping in a campaign called "Shopping with the Saints—St. Charles, St. Peters and St. Nicholas." The campaign is, in part, a reaction to the closure…

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