Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the voice for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, is urging Americans to embrace the spirit of the holiday season by supporting local small businesses on Small Business Saturday, an annual event founded by American Express and celebrating its 15th anniversary this year.
The event takes place the Saturday following Thanksgiving, which falls on Nov. 30 this year, and will be the kickoff of SBA’s 2nd annual holiday campaign, the Season of Small Business™.
“Small Business Saturday has become America’s call to action to support the backbone of our economy and heart of our communities – our small businesses,” said Administrator Guzman. “America’s incredible entrepreneurs create jobs, drive innovation, and strengthen our communities, shaping the unique character of neighborhoods across America. This year, as we continue to enjoy an unprecedented Small Business Boom, I encourage everyone to Gift Big and Shop Local™ by supporting local businesses and the millions of hardworking Americans behind them.”
The Bowie Chamber of Commerce and Bowie Community Development Board have both been named 2024 Neighborhood Champions for their efforts to support small business and Shop Small.These two champions invite customers to visit the merchants participating in “Blue Saturday.”

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