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

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 important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy in Brecksville.

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.

Check out the Small Business Saturday website or our business directory to find a full list of local shops and restaurants you can visit this weekend. Here are a few highlighted on the Small Business site:

• CleverPup101
• La Daisy Boutique
• Vaccaro's Trattoria 
• Gasoline Alley
• Tadpoles and Tiddlers

You can also “like” Small Business Saturday on Facebook by visiting www.facebook.com/shopsmall.

Everyone has locally owned businesses in their community, and shopping on Small Business Saturday is the perfect way to give back to the businesses you know and love in your community.

Here are the Small Business Saturday deals around the area:

• Lit Wick Candle Co. is offering 10 percent off all candles and candle accessories.
• Art With Heart's handmade Christmas decorations will be out and customers get 30 percent off handmade wooden planes, trains and toys. 
• Savile Lane has several offers: With any tie purchase of $89 or more you get a free custom shirt. Designer denim is $99. Designer outerwear is $89. Ike Behar shirts are $59. With the purchase of a designer sport coat you get a free custom-made trouser. 
• Sun Valley Sports is offering 10 percent off all equipment, skis and snowboards and 10 percent off all clothing.

TELL US: What small businesses do you patronize in your town and what makes them great? Did we miss any deals? Share in the comments below.