Looking to support Small Business Saturday? Here are some local businesses

Alexandria Town Talk
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Small Business Saturday, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, urges consumers to spend their money at local businesses.

According to the National Federation of Independent Business, the day began in 2010 as a way to support small businesses recovering from the Great Recession that had started in December 2007.

Last year, shoppers spent almost $20 billion in support of Small Business Saturday, according to card issuer American Express.

Want to help support local businesses, but not sure where to start? Social media is a great place to get connected. Search for the hashtag #shopherecenla, or check out the Facebook pages of the Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce or the Alexandria Regional Black Chamber of Commerce for ideas and contact information.

These businesses are among the many local spots participating in Small Business Saturday:

• Mumzie’s, children’s clothing store, 94 Versailles Blvd., Alexandria.

• John Ward Interiors and Gifts, 1504 Metro Drive, Alexandria.

• Southern Chic, a store selling Louisiana- and Southern-made gifts and home décor, 3200 Jackson St., Alexandria.

• Ann’s Hallmark, 3820 Parliament Drive, Alexandria.

• Kids B’Dazzled, children's clothing, 3204 Jackson St., Alexandria.

• Lainey B’s Boutique, embroidery, gifts, baby/children's clothing, 114 Versailles Blvd., Suite B, Alexandria.

• Pineville Treasure Chest Too, family-owned flea market/vintage store, 2878 La. Highway 28 East, Pineville.

• Terra Home, home decor, bath and body, gifts, 1355 Peterman Drive, Alexandria.

• Addie’s Boutique, women's clothing, 4002 Jackson St., Unit A, Alexandria.

• No Small Miracle Children’s Boutique, 2915 Jackson St., Alexandria.

• Aspen Bleu, gift shop, 2371 S. MacArthur Drive, Alexandria.

• Jolie Femme Boutique, women’s clothing store, 114 Versailles Blvd., Alexandria.

• Hoity Toity Boutique, footwear store, apparel, accessories, 1335 Peterman Drive, Alexandria.

• Dressed to the Bixby, clothing store, 4118 Jackson St., Alexandria.

• Select Trends Boutique, women’s clothing store, shoes, accessories, 6205 Monroe Highway, Ball.

• Spa Belleza, day spa, 3004 Jackson St., Suite C, Alexandria.

• Aunt Nell’s Quilt Shop, arts and crafts store, 1634 Hyland Park Drive, Pineville.

• Run Wild, footwear, clothing, accessories for fun, fitness and outdoors, 4611 Jackson St., Suite B, Alexandria.

• Boutique at The Lakes, women's clothing, 94 Versailles Blvd, Suite H, Alexandria.

• Brick Alley LLC, upscale vintage market, 5129 La. Highway 28 East, Pineville.

• LoTherapy, massages, 5401 Jackson St., Suite C, Alexandria.

• R&R Chocolatiers, 315 McKeithen Drive, Alexandria.

This article originally appeared on Alexandria Town Talk: Looking to support small local businesses? Shop Small Business Saturday