Small Business Saturday deals today

Today, November 25, is Small Business Saturday and many area businesses and smaller online retailers are offering great deals!

* Small businesses donate 250% more than larger businesses to non-profits and community causes. (Source: Seattle Good Business Network)

* If you spend $100 at a local business, roughly $68 stays in your local economy. If you spend the same at a large business, only $43 stays in the local economy. (Source: Civic Economics Study in Grand Rapids, Michigan)

WRAL'S What's On Tap also has a great list of local retailers, restaurants, spas, bookstores and more offering discounts and activities to celebrate Small Business Saturday.