This Saturday, November 24, will be celebrated across the nation as Small Business Saturday. On this day, holiday shoppers are encouraged to patronize their local Boston businesses. These small businesses are key to keeping your community vibrant and fun. Show them your appreciation this Saturday, and throughout the holiday season!

Small Business Saturday is an event special to Bostonians in particular. When it was first observed in 2010, the City of Boston and the Roslindale Village Main Streets program were among the original sponsors. The event has now gone nationwide and is a registered trademark of American Express.

To celebrate this event, many businesses will be offering special deals, and you can check out those in your area at #smallbusinesssaturday, #smallbizsaturday and #shopsmall.

Over the last twenty years, the BLDC has provided over $16 million in loans to small businesses, many of which are participating in Small Business Saturday. They include:

• City Feed and Supply with two Jamaica Plain locations at 672 Centre Street and 66A Boylston Street.
• Love and Mercy Hair Salon at 401 D Street in South Boston’s Seaport.
• MyStryde Fitness at 453 Hanover Street in the North End.