Your annual reminder that Small Business Saturday is a registered trademark of multinational financial services corp American Express.

Meaningful investment in your community equals providing consistent support to the small businesses in your community - not just one Saturday a year.

Small business owners tend to make decisions which impact their communities, in a more thoughtful way than MNC bc if nothing else, we're talking about THEIR neighbors and THEIR backyards.

We donate to local causes. We employ your loved ones. We return our investments and expenditures to other local businesses at a higher rate. We will not skip town and leave a crater in the middle of main street once we turn a profit.

I've been very fortunate to amass a loyal group of community members who are committed to keeping my business thriving all year round, and who understand the true value of community investment. Thanks to all who shop small as a matter of principle.