The numbers don’t lie. Locally owned businesses may be classified as “small,” but they have a big impact on the national economy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Business Employment ...

Shopping local isn’t just a transaction — it’s about reinvesting back into your community. Small business owners in Washington County say they contribute in ways big corporations can’t, from the ...

#1: Gifts with a Story: Shopping local means forgoing gifts that are impersonal and mass-produced. When you buy from a small ...

Small Business Saturday (November 29, 2025) has become more than a single shopping day — it’s a chance for retailers and restaurateurs to connect with customers who value supporting their community.

At the heart of Bloomington’s economy are small businesses. When residents choose to shop local, they are doing more than ...

A new NerdWallet survey shows that while most Americans value supporting small businesses, higher prices and shipping costs may be keeping them from patronizing these businesses more often. Many, or ...

The holiday season proves that bigger isn’t always better: Nearly half of seasonal gifts come from small businesses, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 general population respondents found ...