Delaware County residents are encouraged to support Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24.

Created in 2010 by American Express and officially recognized in 2011 by the U.S. Senate, Small Business Saturday is a day to celebrate and support small businesses.

Small businesses, which are defined as businesses with fewer than 100 employees, make up 98 percent of the economy in Delaware County. There are more than 12,000 small businesses across Delco.

Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, accounting for more 99.9 percent of all U.S. business. Almost 60 million Americans are employed by a small business.

“Many Americans will be racing out in the early morning after Thanksgiving to find bargains on Black Friday,” said Delaware County Councilman Brian Zidek. “In addition to, or instead of standing in line to find mega-deals, we’re reminding residents to support local small businesses on Small Business Saturday. When you support small business, you’re supporting your local economy, the national economy, and your community.”

Many small businesses in Delco will be participating in Small Business Saturday this year with special events and deals. Click here for a list of participating businesses.

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