Shop Locally in Madison on Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24

Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses upon which their community thrives.

American Express created the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy in Durham and Middlefield.

Last year, 100 million people nationwide participated in Small Business Saturday by shopping at locally owned stores to help boost the economy and their communities.

You can also “like” Small Business Saturday on Facebook by visiting www.facebook.com/shopsmall.

There are so many great places to shop in Madison - you can check out our Directory to find stores of all shapes and sizes offering a wide range of retail items. Whether you need clothes, accessories, or something for the home or garden, Madison stores have something for everyone.

Here are a few examples of locally owned stores in Madison. Add your favorites to the comment section below the story and let people know where you'll be shopping this holiday season:

• The Artist's View 25 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443. 203-318-8009
• Asiye's Boutique 759 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443. 203-245-1189
• The Audubon Shop 907 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443. 203-245-9056
• bellaPerlina 673 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443. 203-245-4850
• Ciao Bella Moda International 698 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443. 203-245-1819
• Country Shop of Madison 684 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443 203-318-0368
• 387 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443. 203-245-7573
• Domestic Possessions 11 Garnet Park Rd, Madison, CT 06443. 203-350-0558
• Foxglove & Madison Cheese 119 Samson Rock Dr, Madison, CT 06443 203-245-5168
• France-Ameriques 685 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443 203-318-0352
• The Jelly Beanery 200 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443 203-779-5690
• Jolie Boutique LLC 670 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443 203-245-5828
• Khaki & Black 762 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443 203-245-8887
• Lily Juliet 14 Wall St, Madison, CT 06443 203-779-5343
• Macwear III 1317 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443 203-245-3007
• Madison Flower Shop & Garden Center 376 Durham Rd, Madison, CT 06443 203-245-4851
• Madison Music Center 1 Orchard Park Rd, Madison, CT 06443 203-318-5007
• The Madison Stock Exchange 170 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443 203-245-0348
• Maggie's of Madison 705 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443 203-318-8883
• North Country Traders 25 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443 203-214-2846
• The Nosey Goose 33 Wall St, Madison, CT 06443 203-245-3132
• Paul C Lirot Jewelers 73 Wall St, Madison, CT 06443 203-245-0320
• Peter Indorf Jewelers 703 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443 203-245-5700
• Poppies Resale Boutique 77 Wall St, Madison, CT 06443 203-245-2245
• R.J. Julia Booksellers 768 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443 203-245-3959
• The Sailbag Lady 155 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443 203-245-8238
• Savvy Tea Gourmet 693 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443 203-318-8666
• Serendipity Consignments 200 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443 203-245-4731
• Silver Moon 769 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443 203-318-8329
• Soccer and Rugby Imports 154 Sampson Rock Road, Madison, CT 06443 203-421-6236
• Two Ems 782 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443 203-245-8211
• Walker Loden 788 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443 203-245-8663
• The Wall Street Gallery 91 Wall St, Madison, CT 06443 203-245-2912

Everyone has locally owned businesses in their community, and shopping on Small Business Saturday is the perfect way to give back to the businesses you know and love in your community.

TELL US: What small businesses do you patronize in Madison and what makes them great? Share in the comments below.