(WPTA) – Governor Mike Braun announced Wednesday that he signed a proclamation declaring Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, as Small Business Saturday in Indiana.
The proclamation encourages Hoosiers to shop local and ‘support the Main Street entrepreneurs who drive the state’s economy‘.
Over 591,000 small businesses operate in Indiana, accounting for 99.4% of all businesses in the state and employing 1.2 million Hoosiers.
Small Business Saturday is part of a national movement encouraging citizens to invest in local businesses during the start of the holiday shopping season.
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