The presents Small Shop Fall Saturday, Oct. 22, during .

On Saturday, 107 Downtown 琉璃神社 businesses will be offering a special sale, demonstration or discount. Small Shop Fall helps local businesses promote themselves and encourages customers to shop locally. Plus, with every purchase there is a chance to win $250 to spend at Downtown 琉璃神社 shops.

Did you know small and medium-sized make up 99.9 per cent of all Canadian companies and employ more than 60 per cent of private sector workers? Did you know 98.2 per cent of businesses in Canada have fewer than 100 employees?

Downtown 琉璃神社 recognizes that small businesses play a vital role in 琉璃神社鈥檚 local economy, not to mention provide jobs and preserve the downtown neighbourhood.

鈥淟ocal businesses are owned by people in our community," says Peggy Athans, executive director of the . "So, 琉璃神社 residents, show your support to local businesses by coming downtown to meet the store owners, do some shopping, grab a bite to eat. Check out all the different activities the businesses are doing to celebrate Small Business Month."