Shop Locally in Danvers on Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24

Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 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 and building the local economy in Danvers.

Last year, 100 million people nationwide participated in Small Business Saturday by shopping at locally owned stores to help boost the economy and their communities.

Here's some places in Danvers where you can partake in Small Business Saturday. A full list is avilable on the Small Business Saturday website.

Calitris

Danvers Hardware

Ma Dukes Pizza and Seafood

Corner Grocery

Sawasdee Restaurant

Maple Street Tavern

New Brothers Restaurant

Panini Pizzeria

Western Cycle

New England Dog Biscuit Co.

Hong Kong Cafe

Cherry Street Fish Market

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

There's so many locally owned businesses in Danvers, and shopping on Small Business Saturday is the perfect way to give back to the businesses you know and love in Danvers.

TELL US: What small businesses do you patronize in your town and what makes them great? Share in the comments below.