Small Business Saturday is Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses their community thrives on.

This year, Brandon Patch is putting together a list of local Small Business Saturday deals. If you are a small business owner, spread the word and leave your deal in the comment box below. 

American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is great to support local small businesses that rely on neighbors like us in order to thrive.

Last year, 100 million people nationwide participated in Small Business Saturday by shopping at locally owned stores to help boost the economy and their communities.

You can also “like” Small Business Saturday on Facebook.

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2012 Small Business Saturday Deals

• D'amico hair lounge - 20 percent off services. Plus, buy- one get one-half-off on products.

The following deals were noted in the Brandon Patch report, 2012 Small Business Saturday: Tips for Merchants, Deals for Shoppers 

• Orange Home Accessories — 10 percent off all full-priced purchases of $20 or more. Plus, receive a $5 rewards card to spend Dec. 1-24.
  

• The Rack-Sushi Bar & Billiards Lounge — Free dessert with any entree purchase.

• Al's Tennis Shop — 10 percent off stringing (labor only). Plus, a special on Gamma and Babolat racquets.

• Julie's Walk-In Closet Consignment Boutique — 15 percent off everything in the store.

• Copper Bell Cafe - Riverview — Free breakfast buffet for all business owners.

• Big Frog Custome T-Shirts of Valrico-Brandon — 10 percent off all purchases made using an American Express card. Plus, recieve a $5 coupon to use in December

• SecondHand Savvys — 20 percent off store merchandise, excluding sale items.

• Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium — Receive $5 Rolling Pin Bonus Bucks for every $50 spent on merchandise. Plus, All-Clad 3-quart saute pans on sale for $99.99 (suggested retail, $225).

• Al Beevis Flooring — Select hardwood flooring for $5.35 per square foot, installed.

• Tres Amigos Cantina — Free Sopapillas dessert with dinner purchase. Plus, all-day Happy Hour.

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Don't forget, add your deal in the comment box below.