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Forget Black Friday. This Year, It's All About Small Business Saturday

Small businesses are the engine of America's economy. Tell us what you love about shopping small

It's nearly Black Friday, the day consumers race to stores to score major deals on merchandise. But starting last year, a new, more local concept was born: Small Business Saturday, an effort to eschew big retailers in favor of stocking up on holiday gifts and other items with local merchants.

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Petaluma Patch is all over Small Business Saturday and wants to know:

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