Shop Locally in Newark on 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. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy in Newark.

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.

The following local businesses are taking part in the program this year:

Food/Restaurants:
McDonalds, 772 Broad St. 

Pharmacy:
Nick's Pharmacy, 800 Broad St.

Miscellaneous:
Conway Stores, 165 Market St. 

Jewelry:
State Jewelers & Gold Store, 786 Broad St.
Mega Jewelry, 154 Market St. 

Clothing:
Porta Bella, 807 Broad St.
Easy Pickins, 772 Broad St. 
Monet Fashions, 186 Market St.
Pretty Girl, 141 Market St.
Hosiery City, 187 Market St. 

You can also “like” Small Business Saturday on Facebook by visiting www.facebook.com/shopsmall.

Everyone has locally owned businesses in their community, and shopping on Small Business Saturday is the perfect way to give back to the businesses you know and love in your community.

TELL US: What small businesses do you patronize in your town and what makes them great? Share in the comments below.