Small Business Saturday - Nov. 26

Small Business Saturday is a day for dedicating a portion of holiday shopping to local, independently-owned small businesses. American Express, the founding sponsor of Small Business Saturday, created the national program in 2010 in response to small business owners' most pressing need; more demand for their products and services. The second annual event will build millions of dollars to neighborhood merchants. First there was Black Friday, now there is Small Business Saturday.

If you're a small business who would like to participate in this event, visit facebook.com/SmallBusinessSatuday for information on free tools to promote your business. Resoureces include in-store signage, e-marketing materials, free facebook ads, and more.

Check out some of the local, independently-owned businesses in your neighborhood atSpokaneNBC.org. Find and "Like" us on Facebook at Spokane's Neighborhood Business Centers Program (NBC).