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The Impact And Importance Of Small Business Saturday

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The Saturday following Thanksgiving has become known as "Small Business Saturday."  American Express started the campaign in 2010 to focus consumer awareness of local retail and service-oriented business.   LSBDC's Barry Parker explains how the event can strengthen consumer ties to businesses they may not normally think of during the holiday season. 

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