Contest: Shop Small Business Saturday!

By Clinton Courier | November 20, 2025 |

The Clinton Courier is partnering with the Clinton Chamber of Commerce this year to help promote Small Business Saturday!

Share a picture of your receipt from a Clinton small business you purchased from on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Make sure the store name, date, and amount are visible on your receipt image.

One winner will be chosen and have their purchase paid for, up to $250!

It’s an opportunity to support local families, not corporate shareholders.
Your purchases help sustain local jobs right before the holiday season.
Small Business Saturday contributes billions in revenue to small shops—money that directly strengthens communities.
The event helps spotlight businesses that might not have large marketing budgets.

Small Business Facts:

Small businesses make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses.
They employ 46% of the U.S. workforce, supporting over 61 million jobs.
For every $100 spent at a local business, an average of $68 stays in the community (compared to about $43 at big box stores).
Small businesses generate two-thirds of all new jobs created in the U.S. each year.
Nearly 44% of U.S. economic activity comes from small businesses.
Local businesses are more likely to support local charities, schools, and community events.
Small businesses keep neighborhoods vibrant by offering unique products and personalized service.
Money spent locally circulates through the economy 3–7 times more than money spent at national chains.
Local business owners often live in the community, creating stronger local connections and accountability.
Small businesses offer better customer service, tailored recommendations, and personal interactions.
Many small shops provide specialty, handmade, or one-of-a-kind products not found in big stores.
Customers experience shorter wait times, easier communication, and more flexibility.
Small retailers and restaurants are key drivers of Main Street revitalization.
When shoppers support small businesses, it helps maintain local jobs and stabilizes the local tax base.
Small businesses foster innovation, filing a significant portion of new patents every year.