Small Business Saturday means more than just sales, it’s about supporting community [Video]

SPOKANE, Wash. — Every year, the Saturday after Thanksgiving marks a special occasion for small businesses across the nation—Small Business Saturday.  This year, as in years past, local businesses in Spokane saw an outpouring of support from residents eager to make a difference by shopping small and supporting their local economy.

Small Business Saturday, which was first introduced by the U.S. Small Business Administration in 2010, is designed to highlight contributions small businesses make to their communities. According to the SBA, since it started, the total reported U.S. spending during Small Business Saturday has exceeded $200 billion. 

John Waite, owner of Auntie’s Bookstore, Uncle’s Games, Puzzles and More, and Merlin’s Comics and Games emphasizes the importance of national days like this for drawing attention to local businesses. “People …