November 25th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

The Cumberland Mayor and City Council read out a special proclamation at their last meeting designating Saturday November 29th as Small Business Saturday in the City of Cumberland. Small Business Saturday occurs annually on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, kicking off the busiest season for independently owned businesses who employ local residents…

   

“According to the United States Chamber of Commerce, small businesses employ nearly half of the entire American workforce and represent 46.8% of America’s GDP.  12.9 million jobs were created by small businesses between 1996 and 2021.”