Small Business Saturday is a day to recognize, celebrate, and shop at the over 34 million independent businesses in communities across the country.

The holiday shopping season is upon us and with Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes Small Business Saturday. Shops in downtown Greensburg are gearing up for the holiday. Small Business Saturday was started nationally about 15 years ago by American Express to help encourage people to shop with their local merchants.

Wedged between Black Friday, when many people storm big-box retailers for bargains, and Cyber Monday, when shoppers rely on their devices to find the best deals — Small Business Saturday encourages buyers to spend their money in locally owned shops, restaurants and other businesses.