The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is urging Americans to embrace the spirit of the holiday season by supporting local small businesses on Small Business Saturday, an annual event founded by American Express and celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2024. The event traditionally takes place the Saturday following Thanksgiving, which falls on Nov. 30 this year, and will be the kickoff of SBA’s second annual holiday campaign, “The Season of Small Business,” which encourages consumers to support small businesses throughout the holiday season.
Richardson has numerous small, one-of-a-kind businesses to support, including local gift shops, coffee shops and restaurants, so don’t forget about them when thinking about gifts and gift cards for friends and family this year (many local restaurants also sell T-shirts and other swag with their brand on it which also make great gifts for their fans).
The City of Richardson supports small businesses through its Economic Development Department, which offers a range of free services, both online and in-person, for Richardson businesses (and those thinking about locating here).
