If you're catching a second wind or just now beginning the process of holiday shopping, you're reminded tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, which falls between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, giving shoppers a chance to support local businesses.

Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Pam Phelps says local retailers can offer you many of the same gift items you may be in search for without leaving home.

Small Business Saturday was created five years to bring attention to the plight of small businesses that keep communities strong and their need for more customers.

A National Federation of Independent Business and American Express survey says almost 80% of shoppers will be spending more or the same amount on Small Business Saturday as they did a year ago, providing independent businesses with a welcome boost in holiday sales.

Center Broadcasting encourages you to shop local, home-owned businesses, first this holiday season.