From my inbox:

Mayor Jim Ardis is encouraging the community to support small business merchants by declaring November 27th as Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday falls between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which are traditionally the busiest shopping days of the year.

“Peoria is fortunate to have a unique mix of small businesses and I would like to encourage everyone to shop locally not just during this busy holiday season, but throughout the entire year,” said Mayor Ardis.

It is important to raise awareness about the critical role small businesses play in Peoria. Small businesses have created a number of new jobs for individuals in the Peoria area and their success is tied directly to the support they receive from the community. Let’s spend a little time on the 27th visiting and supporting our local small businesses.