Small Business Saturday is this weekend.
Small Business Saturday is Nov. 28 this year, the day after Black Friday.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said there’s never been a more important time to support locally owned businesses than during the pandemic.
Dyer said residents can make their purchases in-person at stores or online depending on their comfort level.
“Many of the services we need are provided by our neighbors and it’s easy to do a quick web search rather than a corporate web purchase.”
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Dyer said most of the dollars that are spent in these mom and pop businesses are reinvested in the local economy.
“And I want to encourage our community, when you're planning your holiday shopping to think small first especially our small businesses that continue to operate safely for their patrons.”
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Shoppers and business owners are encouraged to continue to wear face masks and practice social distancing.
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