Why ‘shop small’? Both local businesses and communities benefit.

Shop Small Saturday, on Nov. 27, quickly approaches. The holiday season is a time to celebrate and an opportunity to show appreciation for local entrepreneurs and to support the local economy.

Why does “shopping small” matter? Small businesses are vital to Pennsylvania’s economy. According to the Small Business Associaton’s (SBA) Office of Advocacy, small businesses account for 99.6% of all Pennsylvania businesses and employ close to half of the workforce in the state.

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