Shop Locally in Woodbridge and Occoquan on Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 30 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses that their community thrives on.

American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering, such as small businesses in Woodbridge and Occoquan

Learn how to promote your own business on Small Business Saturday. The deadline to apply for personalized online ads is Nov. 4.

You can also “like” Small Business Saturday on Facebook by visiting www.facebook.com/shopsmall.

Everyone has locally owned businesses in their community, and shopping on Small Business Saturday is the perfect way to give back to the businesses you know and love in your community.

Tell us: What small businesses do you patronize in Woodbridge and Occoquan and what makes them great? If you're a small business owner, will you be participating in Small Business Saturday? Share in the comments below.