Small Business Saturday takes place Nov. 26, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The initiative was created in 2010 by American Express to draw attention to small and family-owned businesses on the busiest shopping weekend of the year, said Small Business Saturday spokeswoman Nicole Reyhle.
Last year, the event generated $16.2 billion dollars in retail sales nationwide, up from $14.3 billion in 2015, she said.
Businesses that participate in Small Business Saturday on Nov. 26 can receive promotional materials from American Express. Businesses do not have to accept American Express credit cards to use the posters, signs and other promotional items. Businesses are also using several social media hashtags for the event, including #shopsmall.
“Small Business Saturday is about supporting local businesses, the pillars of economic stability and job creation in communities all across America,” said Maria Contreras-Sweet, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, in a news release.
Here is a sampling of Northwest Austin businesses participating Saturday:
Buck's Bikes
12530 Research Blvd., Austin
512-250-9550
www.bucksbikes.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Sun.
Bicycles and accessories as well as a service and repair shop
Gallery of Pets
11689 Research Blvd., Austin
512-345-8920
www.galleryofpets.com
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 1-6 p.m.
Pet supply shop and pet-sitting service
Terra Toys
2438 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. C1, Austin
512-445-4489
www.terratoys.com
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m.
Classic toys from throughout the world
Moviehouse & Eatery
8300 N. RM 360, Austin
512-428-6071
www.themoviehouse.com/austin
Hours: Sun.-Thu. 9:30 a.m.-midnight, Fri.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 a.m.
Movie theater with a full-service bar and kitchen
Hana World Market
1700 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 100, Austin
512-832-6606
www.hanaworldmarket.net
Hours: daily 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese and other Asian products
A full map of local businesses participating in Small Business Saturday is available on the American Express Small Business Saturday website.
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