Please join the SBA and organizations across the country in

Supporting your local small business by shopping at a small business.

 Saturday, November 24, 2012 is Small Business Saturday®

How You Can Participate

For shoppers

• Read SBA Administrator Karen Mills’ blog post about Small Business Saturday to learn how you can support your local economy
• Find participating small businesses in your area

     For small business owners

• Read the transcript of our Holiday Marketing Tips & Ideas web chat to learn how to maximize your holiday profit and increase sales volume
• Get advice on how to prepare for the holiday season on our Small Business Matters blog:
  • 6 Ways to Maximize Your Return on Sponsoring or Hosting Holiday Events
  • 7 Holiday Marketing Tips on a Limited Budget
  • 5 Things to Know Now About Hiring Temporary Workers for the 2012 Holiday Season
• Get free Small Business Saturday® marketing materials – including sample posters, press releases, and social media updates
• Join Small Business Saturday® on Facebook and spread the word on other social media

Evening Networking meetings

Conducts weekly

small business workshops

And Provides technical assistance in the following areas:

Financial Literacy – MWBE Certification Preparation
Workforce Development