Austin Wants You To Support Local On Small Business Saturday

Austin TX

24 November, 2021

3:03 PM

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AUSTIN, TX — The 12th annual Small Business Saturday is back, and the city of Austin wants the community to come out and support local on Nov. 27. Positioned after Black Friday, Small Business Saturday serves as a critical launch into the holiday spending season for many local, small businesses still in rebound from the impacts of the pandemic. For Austin, this annual highlight promotes the city's small businesses by encouraging residents and visitors to spend their holiday shopping dollars with local boutiques, artisans, restaurants, and independent stores. Live in Austin? Click here to subscribe to our free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and download our free mobile app on Android or iPhone. "Small Business Saturday is an opportunity for Austinites to celebrate our local businesses," explains Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Director for the Economic Development Department. "We encourage shoppers to visit Austin Business Districts throughout the year to make a big impact. By spending your dollars locally, you are investing back into your community." Officials said the impact of spending locally produces a ripple effect that flows throughout Austin. Recent results from the 2020 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey noted more than half (56 percent) of small businesses surveyed agree that this year's Small Business Saturday is more critical than ever for their business and 78 percent say holiday sales will impact their ability to keep their doors open in 2022. Austin Business Districts Discover local restaurants, retail shops, and makers to support citywide. A few of Austin's culturally rich and diverse neighborhood business districts include: East Cesar Chavez District East 12th Street District Manor Road District North Lamar International District South Congress District Red River Cultural District Learn more about Small Business Saturday and business promotional materials at ShopSmall.com. Share your favorites on social media using #ShopSmall and #SmallBizSat.