The Maysville-Mason County Area Chamber of Commerce announced today that, as a member of the American Express Neighborhood Champion Program, it will host a door prize drawing as part of Small Business Saturday, which takes place on Nov 30.

Created by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday celebrates the impact small businesses have on communities across the country.

On Nov. 30, shoppers will be able to enter the drawing at participating business. Entries will be collected and the winner drawn on Dec. 6. There will be one $100 Chamber Choice Gift Check and two $50 Chamber Choice Gift Checks awarded.

This year’s celebration is the 10th Annual Small Business Saturday, marking a decade of support from American Express for local business owners. Since it started in 2010, consumers have reported spending an estimated $103 billion across all Small Business Saturdays combined. That’s $103 billion toward helping communities thrive, spent over just nine days alone.

In order to drive shoppers to Shop Small® this Nov 30, the Maysville-Mason County Area Chamber of Commerce is participating in the American Express® Neighborhood Champion Program to spotlight small businesses and the impact they have on communities. An average two-thirds of every dollar ($0.67) spent at a small business in the U.S. stays in that local community. That means shopping small could help bring things like better schools, smoother roads, and new jobs to neighborhoods across the country.

Merchants and consumers can learn more about Small Business Saturday and how to get involved by visiting ShopSmall.com