AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Small Business Saturday was created by American Express 15 years ago to fall on the Saturday after Thanksgiving to encourage shoppers to shop at locally owned shops.
Since its creation, shoppers have taken the weekend following the holiday to continue looking for that perfect Christmas gift while shopping locally and also scoring a few deals.
There were many events for Small Businesses Saturday in Amarillo, including one at Woflin Square. There was Santa, an opportunity to donate blood, Mickey and friends, and tons of opportunities to check everyone off your Christmas list…