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WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2022 – Small businesses are the heart of every community, providing local jobs, boosting local economies and creating two-thirds of net new jobs across the United States, according to SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. To support local entrepreneurs, SCORE is calling on consumers to shop small this Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26 and all year long.

"Small Business Saturday is economic patriotism at its best - a day when buying gifts for your loved ones or visiting a locally-owned restaurant supports jobs and builds thriving communities