Small Business Saturday has arrived.

It's a day for everyone to support the local shops and restaurants that give communities their unique and familiar touch. 

American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses garner exposure during the holiday season, when they might otherwise be overlooked.

Last year, 100 million people nationwide participated in Small Business Saturday by shopping at locally-owned stores to help boost the economy and their communities.

Here are some Stow businesses participating in the day: (Click here for an extensive list.) 

• Tip Top Restaurant & Catering
• Marhofer Auto Family
• Altieri's Pizza
• Eddy's Bike Shop
• Joe's Auto

You can “like” Small Business Saturday on Facebook by visiting www.facebook.com/shopsmall.

Everyone has locally-owned businesses in their community, and shopping on Small Business Saturday is the perfect way to give back to the businesses you know and love in your community.

TELL US: What small businesses do you patronize in your town and what makes them great? Share in the comments below.