Office of the Governor

TOPEKA–Kansas Governor Sam Brownback has proclaimed Nov. 28 as “Small Business Saturday” in Kansas to highlight the importance of small businesses to the state’s economy.

“Small businesses are vital to our state’s economy, employing nearly 70 percent of all working Kansans,” said Governor Brownback. “Shopping locally is a great way to help your neighbors and friends who own these small businesses and who create opportunities in your communities. I encourage everyone to support the small businesses in their communities, both this Saturday and throughout the holiday season.”

Small Business Saturday celebrates small businesses across the nation and encourages people to “shop small” on what is traditionally the busiest shopping weekend of the year.

Kansas joins a nationwide effort to highlight small businesses. This is the sixth annual Small Business Saturday observance, which was started by American Express as a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year.

National Federation of Independent Business/Kansas State Director Dan Murray said supporting small businesses during the holidays pays dividends throughout the year. NFIB/Kansas is the state’s largest small-business association.

“Instead of getting up early on Black Friday to fight over parking spaces at large chain stores, people looking for something unique in a more relaxed shopping environment should support Small Business Saturday,” Murray said. “It is a great opportunity for holiday shoppers to support their local communities.”