What started in 2010 as a call to rally behind the small business community in the wake of the deep recession has not only become a yearly tradition, but a movement.More than 95 million shoppers dropped by mom and pop stores, restaurants, salons, and other small establishments in their neighborhoods during Small Business Saturday in 2015, generating a whopping $16.2 billion in sales, according to results from the Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey. Small Business Saturday shows no sign of slowing down. And this year it’s shaping up to be another record-breaker. It takes place Saturday, Nov. 26.
By choosing local businesses for your services, shopping, dining and other needs, you’re helping: CREATE JOBS A greater percentage of local businesses create local jobs, more jobs mean fewer layoffs, and more tax revenue to help with infrastructure.
PUT YOUR TAXES TO GOOD USE More efficient land use and more central locations mean local businesses put less demand on our roads, sewers, and safety services. They also generate more tax revenue per sales dollar. SHAPE A UNIQUE COMMUNITY Dollars spent in Carlsbad mean this smart and vibrant community will continue to prosper and invest in attracting and retaining new and existing businesses. SUPPORT COMMUNITY Mom-and-pop shops are the ultimate social networking sites! The encounters you enjoy at small family-owned businesses build community cohesiveness. ENHANCE LOCAL DEMOCRACY Local ownership of business means residents with roots in the community are involved in key development decisions that shape our lives and local environment.