Gov. Kay Ivey and others are encouraging Alabamians to shop at and support small businesses on Saturday, citing the importance of small businesses to the state’s economy.
small business saturday It takes place every year after Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
“The Saturday after Thanksgiving, many of us gather with family and friends to enjoy one of Alabama’s great traditions: the Iron Bowl,” Ivey said in a written statement. . “As we prepare for the holiday season and perhaps the big game, we encourage you to visit your local small businesses. It’s a great way to make the weekend a great state win.”
There are 449,024 small businesses in Alabama, accounting for 99.4% of all small businesses. business In the state, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. It employs 802,607 Alabamians, or 46.7% of the state workforce.
In addition to retail stores, this includes small businesses such as restaurants and professional service providers.
“Every dollar spent at local businesses helps create jobs and boost our economy.” and We build stronger communities,” said Rosemary Erebash, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business. “It is estimated that 67 cents of every dollar spent by small businesses stays in the community, and an additional 50 cents is generated in local business operations when businesses and employees shop local.”
The Associated Press reported that an estimated 183.4 million people will shop in U.S. stores or online this year between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday. Approximately 131.7 million people are expected to shop on Black Friday.
