Celebrate Small Business Saturday in Maryland

In conjunction with Small Business Saturday on November 26th, the Maryland Department of Commerce encourages Maryland residents to explore their neighborhoods and support local businesses. Show us how you shop small on Twitter at #ShopSmall @MDBiz.

This week, while you are planning your Thanksgiving feast and your Black Friday shopping haul, don’t forget to squeeze in time for Small Business Saturday on November 26th.

Small Business Saturday is a yearly shopping holiday started by American Express in 2010. It is estimated that $14.3 billion was spent on Small Business Saturday in 2014, and more than 95 million people shopped at small businesses on the day in 2015. Find shops in your area by clicking here.

“Here in Maryland, small businesses make up nearly 95 percent of all firms, employing more than a third of our state’s workforce,” said Maryland Commerce Secretary Mike Gill. “We encourage all residents to support the backbone of our economy by shopping small on November 26th.”

Here are our top picks for Small Business Saturday around Maryland:

Capital Region
Hyattsville offers unique art, retailers, and services to the DC Metropolitan area year-round. Find out for yourself this weekend when you visit on Small Business Saturday. The Hyattsville Community Development Corporation has provided a full shopping guide on its website.

Central Maryland
Named the coolest small town in America, Sykesville provides a community spirit that cannot be matched. Get syke’d to visit Main Street this weekend for your chance to shop, dine, and win at one of dozens of small businesses. Follow along online for this weekend’s specials.

Eastern Shore
Mayor Jacob Day and the Downtown Salisbury team are already getting in the holiday spirit. Local businesses are decked out in Small Business Saturday swag and are awaiting the weekend crowds. Learn more about this Saturday’s event on Downtown Salisbury’s Facebook.

Southern Maryland
One of the region’s strongest Small Business Saturday participants is the Town of La Plata. From parades to $1,000 shopping sprees, La Plata is going all-out and has officially declared this Saturday as Shop La Plata Day. RSVP to the town’s celebration and follow along for small business deals.

Western Maryland
Take a trip to the mountainside and see what Frostburg has to offer! FrostburgFirst is publishing each small shop and restaurant’s sales, and closing out the festivities with its annual tree lighting ceremony. Additionally, the town was recently nominated for the Small Business Revolution’s main street makeover. Show your support for the revitalization by passing through this weekend.

For previous years’ suggestions, read through our Small Business Saturday archive. For even more holiday gift ideas, check out this list of upcoming craft shows throughout the state.

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