The Augusta Metro Chamber is kicking off the holiday shopping season with a Shop Small social media campaign - encouraging the Augusta region to get up, get out and #shopsmall!  During the month of November and culminating on November 30, Small Business Saturday, the Chamber will feature a social media campaign across Facebook, to highlight participating small business members and share 10 Reasons to #ShopSmall and shop local.

Participating businesses include Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio, The Southern Salad, Fat Man's Mill Café, Posh Tots Children's Boutique, The Swank Company, Soul(tre) LLC, Ladybugs Flowers & Gifts, Greubel's Mixed Martial Arts, Buona Caffe' Artisan Roasted Coffee, Davis Appliance & Furniture, Mastermind Escape Games, The Salon at Surrey, Augusta Candle Company, Decorator's Outlet & Interiors, Seigler’s Karate Center - West.

Small Business Saturday celebrates its 10th year of supporting small businesses. In an effort to support local shops that make our communities strong, American Express launched Small Business Saturday^® - the Saturday after Thanksgiving - in 2010. This November, be a part of the 10th annual holiday shopping tradition that brings together communities in support of their favorite small businesses.

Show your support for Small Business Saturday by updating your Facebook profile picture during the month of November.  From your profile image, click to add a frame and search Augusta Metro Chamber or Celebrate 10 Shop Small. For more information, visit augustametrochamber.com/shopsmallbusiness