Shop Small Business Saturday and Get $25!

Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities and supporting them is a great way to help fuel the local economy. According to research, eighty-nine percent of consumers said they believe that small businesses contribute positively to their local communities.

So remember to Shop Small® on Small Business Saturday today on November 24th. As an incentive, American Express cardholders get a one-time $25 statement credit when they use their enrolled card to spend $25 or more in a single, in-store transaction at a qualifying small business location.

To enroll your Amex card and for more information about participating small business locations, go to www.shopsmall.com.

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