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Small Business Saturday helps build local coffers

By Kim Hilsenbeck

Big box stores get a lot of attention – and customers – during the holiday season. But Small Business Saturday (SBS), scheduled for Nov. 29, aims to shift some of that focus to local businesses, including so-called ‘mom and pop’ shops.

Diana Blank-Torres, Kyle’s director of economic development, said SBS, an initiative started by credit card company American Express, promotes awareness of and encourages local support of small businesses.

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