The state estimates that for every $100 spent at a local business, approximately $68 stays in the local economy.

Small Business Saturday was created to help encourage people to shop locally during the holidays. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — West Michigan business owners hope people will do their holiday shopping locally on Small Business Saturday.

The afternoon was a joyful reminder of the city’s resilience, said Bob Roberts, president of the Corktown Business Association.