Ivey: Small Business Saturday ‘reminder of immense value’ of local businesses

Small businesses are “the engine that drives our economy.” And for no small reason. Alabama’s 422,518 small businesses make up 99.4% of the state and employ 818,234 people – 46% of all Alabama employees. They are our neighbors, friends, relatives and employers and employees. To recognize the importance of small businesses, Gov. Ivey proclaimed Saturday as Small Business Saturday. “Small Business Saturday serves as an important reminder of the immense value our local businesses bring to our state,” she said. “These enterprises play a pivotal role in our state’s economy, driving innovation, prov