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Shop In Springfield On Small Business Saturday

American Express is encouraging shoppers to support local Springfield businesses.

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Big name national retailers take the spotlight on Black Friday as their deep price cuts pull in shoppers in droves.

What about those mom-and-pop businesses all over Springfield and beyond that are the backbone of America's economy? Just when do they get their day?

That's basically the question that was asked back in 2010 when the concept of Small Business Saturday was born.

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Small Business Saturday is "a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities," the U.S. Small Business Administration explains on its website.

To find retailers in Springfield taking part in the promotion, CLICK HERE.

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