Today, Saturday, October 20th, is Small Business Saturday in Canada! Show your support for the economy, great service and your neighbours by showing support for your local small business. After all:
- Small businesses are responsible for 42% of Canada’s private sector GDP;
- Approximately 5 million Canadians are employed by small businesses, which is 48% of Canada’s private sector labour force; and
- Between 2001-2010, over 47% of new jobs were created by small businesses in Canada.
It’s a pretty day today in Accordion City — what better time to discover (or rediscover) your neighbourhood’s gems?