Larry Steffen, and Cindy Steffen, of Saxonburg, owners of Bortmas, The Butler Florist, ready their store Wednesday for Small Business Saturday. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle

Small Business Saturday is a way to give back to the local markets heading in to the holiday season, which is always held the Saturday following Thanksgiving.

Small businesses account for 99.7% of all businesses in the United States according to the U.S. Small Business Administration, and they accounted for 64% of new jobs created in the U.S. between 1993 and 2011.

Kelly Scott, vice president of the Harmony Business Association and owner of the Harmonie Laden explained how much the day means to her business and others like hers.

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