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LANSING (WWJ) Today is Small Business Saturday.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a proclamation officially declaring November 30th, 2024, Small Business Saturday in Michigan. Her proclamation cemented an annual tradition of the day occurring the Saturday after Thanksgiving— part of the kickoff to holiday shopping season, along with Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

“…Michigan is home to a variety of vibrant industries, driven by talented and innovative entrepreneurs,” the proclamation reads.

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses make up over 98% of Michigan businesses and employ half of Michigan workers.

“Whereas, if Michigan consumers redirected 10% of their estimated $30.3 billion in out-of-state commerce and remote sales, it would increase Michigan employment by more than 16,000 jobs and boost incomes by nearly $660 million,” the proclamation reads, citing a Michigan Retailers Association statistic.

American Express launchedSmall Business Saturday in 2010 to uplift entrepreneurs who had been hurt by the economic recession. In 2011, the senate unanimously passed …