AUSTIN (KXAN) — Small Business Saturday, which has been observed for the last 15 years, puts small businesses in the spotlight as the holiday shopping season kicks off.
Small businesses are prevalent in the Austin area. “According to the U.S. Census, there are over 42,000 small businesses in the Austin area,” Anthony Segura, Interim Director of Austin Economic Development, said in a press release. “When Austinites choose to shop local, they’re investing in the people, ideas, and creativity that make our city exceptional and business friendly.”
In east Austin, small business owners expressed gratitude for that investment from the community, especially as they recover from vandalism that struck the area weeks ago…