Shop Locally in Stonington on Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday falls on Nov. 24 this year. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses that their community thrives on.

American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy in Stonington, Mystic and Pawactuck.

Last year, 100 million people nationwide participated in Small Business Saturday by shopping at locally owned stores to help boost the economy and their communities.

Kristin Shaw Marshall was one of number of people who said they make an effort to shop locally whenever possible.

"When I need a gift for someone, I love shopping in downtown Mystic," Marshall wrote on the Stonington-Mystic Patch Facebook page. "My favorite stores are The Company of Craftsmen, Whyevernot and Mystical Toys for the kids."

Like Small Business Saturday on Facebook and find more information on the day at https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/Shop-Small/.

Everyone has locally owned businesses in their community, and shopping on Small Business Saturday is the perfect way to give back to the businesses you know and love in your community.

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