Small mom-and-pop businesses are an engine of growth for the economy, creating almost 70% of all new jobs in the U.S. That's why every year, we recognize March 29 as National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day. A special day set aside to celebrate the hard work, ingenuity, and dedication of America's small businesses. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), there are more than 27 million small businesses in the U.S. 

Facts about National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day.

• 89% of consumers say mom-and-pop businesses positively influence their local communities.

• Local businesses employ 77 million workers.

• According to the SBA, a record-breaking 10.5 million people are applying to start a new small business.

As a small business owner, you can help promote this event in many ways.

• Promote the day in your business with signs or banners and post special messages about the importance of the day on your social media accounts. Share photos of your employees and your shop or restaurant (front and back of the house). Ask your loyal customers to create and share social posts about their positive experiences with your business and what makes small businesses special to them, their families, and the community. Use the hashtag - #MomPopBusinessownersDay.

• Offer a special gift card deal to thank your customers for their support. A gift card promotion puts money in your pocket and introduces you to new customers who often spend more than the card's value. 

• Create a unique menu item or special sale.

• Join other family-run mom-and-pop businesses in your community to promote the day. Whether it's a local book store run by the same owners for many years, or a family-run restaurant or bakery, promoting the day with a treasure hunt or other fun event will shine a spotlight on the wide variety of locally owned businesses and the benefits they create for the community.

• Remember to involve your community news outlets. Newspapers, radio, and TV stations love to have a local angle on a national story, and Mom and Pop Business Day is a perfect media event. 

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