It’s Small Business Week across Canada, and locally small businesses make up a huge part of the economy.
Terry Guiel from the Peterborough DBIA says it’s also a huge job market for local people.
Guiel says it’s important to shop local as we head into the holiday season.
He adds supporting these hard-working local business owners is important.
You can learn more about the Peterborough DBIA and the businesses involved here.