Farmers Market & Small Business Saturday

A gathering of entrepreneurs bringing their creations to your life

1. It's fun. Make Pearland Small Business Saturday your tradition. Sleep in, meet for breakfast at a local, independent café, then come out and visit with us. Shopping at small businesses keeps money in your community to and for your neighbors and friends.

2. You support LOCAL! When you shop small, the bulk of the money you spend and most of your taxes stay local — helping schools, paving streets, keeping you safe. According to the research firm Civic Economics, for every $100 you spend in a local small business:

•  $68 stays in your community.

3. You get your money's worth and an absolute unique product.

4. You can find great deals and meet some amazing folks.

5. You'll strengthen your community. Local businesses are owned by people who live in your town, go to your church or synagogue, donate to local animal shelters, coach Little League teams. When you spend money with them you support your neighbors.

6. You'll get amazing toys. Walk into a toy superstore, and you'll find aisles of pink and blue plastic that'll end up at Goodwill by spring. Instead, at an independent vendor, you'll find toys that will spark kids' imaginations, help them learn and be a lot of fun while supporting a local small business.

7. You'll create jobs. Local businesses create local jobs.

8. You'll find "where did you get that item? Unique items that show off the uniqueness of small business and local talent.

9. You'll get pampered. The best gift is often an experience — a spa day, golf lesson, cooking class. Check your local independent businesses for great services to give as gifts.

10. Its a wonderful feeling to help a neighbor.