Think Temple CHamber Members First this National Mom & Pop Business Owners Day

National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day is observed annually on March 29th. Mom and pop business is a synonym for small business, so Mom and Pop Business Owners Day celebrates small business owners.
 
Mom and Pop Business Owners Day recognizes the critical role that small businesses play in the United States (and Central Texas!) economy. Let’s celebrate by taking a few moments to show the local small businesses a little bit of love and support.
 
Facts About Small Businesses:

1. Small Businesses support jobs locally – they directly employ members of the community - our friends and neighbors. Nationally, small businesses account for 99.7% of employer firms, 64% of new private-sector jobs, and 49.2% of private-sector employment (Source: U.S. Small Business Administration).
    
2. Small Businesses Pay Almost Half Of U.S Employee Payroll.
   Up to 44% of U.S payroll is paid every year by small businesses (Source: U.S. Small Business Administration).
   
   
3. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy.
   If you spend $100 at a local business, roughly $68 stays in the local economy. If you spend $100 at a large business, only $43 stays in the local economy (Source: Civic Economics Study, Grand Rapids, MI).
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4. Small businesses donate 250% more than larger businesses to community causes and non-profits (Source: Seattle Good Business Network).

This #NationalMomAndPopBusinessOwnerDay (and year-round!) celebrate by shopping at local small businesses that are vital and unique to our community. Whether you shop safely in-person or through their websites or social platforms, remember to #shopsmall, #shoplocal, and support businesses in our community!

When you spend money locally, you are keeping your neighbor’s business open, supporting their employees, and Temple’s resilience while positioning Temple to thrive.

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