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It is time to "rally your community" to support their local businesses for Small Business Saturday on November 29, 2025. In 2010, American Express founded Small Business Saturday® to back small businesses and keep communities thriving.and to help boost the small businesses at the heart of our Main Streets. While supporting small businesses is important all year long, this one day can make a monumental difference in the lives of small business owners.

The application opens in early October and will remain open until mid-November, or until all the spaces are filled. Complimentary merchandise kits will begin shipping within the first week of the application opening, so we recommend signing up as early as possible to receive your kit with plenty of time to get prepared before Small Business Saturday on November 29th this year. Read more about the event here: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/merchant/shop-small/small-business-saturday/

Foliage tourism is one of the most popular tourist activities in the fall, generating billions of dollars in economic activity and offering unique and engaging local events and attractions. Is your Main Street ready for the leaf peepers? Great article by Main Street America.

The Economics of Fall Foliage Tourism Fall foliage tourism has a substantial economic impact on small towns and rural areas nationwide. Learn how Main Streets can leverage their leaves to boost their communities this fall.