As an organization that serves local business owners and customers, The Chamber is proud to join with American Express to support the 10th annual Small Business Saturday® this Nov 30.

Small Business Saturday was founded by American Express in 2010 to help strengthen local economies. Today, it’s a holiday shopping tradition and part of a nationwide Shop Small® Movement dedicated to supporting all kinds of small businesses. From the corner store to your favorite diner to a trendy online boutique, it’s unique small businesses like yours that help local communities stay vibrant.

Participating in Small Business Saturday is a great way to reach new customers and promote your business. Here are some tips for getting involved on Nov 30:

• Let your customers know that you plan to participate in Small Business Saturday. Visit AmericanExpress.com/MarketingSupport for free promotional assets, such as ready-made social posts, to show your support.
• Connect with your community. Contact us to see how your business can participate in Small Business Saturday events and promotions.
• If you’re a qualified American Express® Card–accepting merchant, you can get recommended to potential customers simply because you welcome the Card. Learn more at AmericanExpress.com/PromoteYourBusiness

Did you know that approximately 67 cents of every dollar spent at a U.S. small business remains in that local community?* Supporting local businesses makes a difference.
*Estimate from data on businesses with under 100 employees, as reported in Amex-commissioned 2018 Small Business Economic Impact Study, amex.co/another-reason-shop-small.

In our region, 87% of FMWF Chamber members are small businesses, qualifying as having fewer than 50 employees. Find a list of all Chamber members at https://www.fmwfchamber.com/list/.

Join us and American Express this Nov 30 to celebrate the 10th Small Business Saturday.