Small Business Saturday, which falls on November 25th this year, is a day dedicated to supporting local businesses. Small businesses play a critical role in the economy, and this day aims to highlight their importance and encourage consumers to shop local.

In Alabama, small businesses make up 99.4% of the state and employ 46% of all Alabama employees. Governor Ivey has proclaimed Saturday as Small Business Saturday, recognizing the immense value local businesses bring to the state. When people support small businesses, they invest in their communities, their state, and their people.

To promote Small Business Saturday, cities like Calera are hosting special events. Calera Main Street is offering festive features including a visit from Santa Claus. This annual event encourages people to shop small after Black Friday and bring more holiday shopping and traffic to small and locally owned businesses. Santa's visit is sponsored by local Realtors, who believe in supporting fellow small businesses and the community.

It's important to remember that when you shop at a small business, you're not only supporting the owner, but you're also supporting the businesses that create jobs, sponsor local sports teams, and give back to local charities. So, will you be shopping small this Small Business Saturday?