Half a Dozen Palos-Area Businesses Worth a Bit of Your Time

Patch and American Express are celebrating local small businesses and the people who own and operate them — the heartbeat of our communities — as we near Small Business Saturday.

Here are half a dozen Palos-area businesses you should get to know.

Palos PI Turns to Photo Biz After Meeting the Munchkins of 'Wizard of Oz'

Great Harvest: 'The Most Amazing Bread on Earth'

Palos Native Returns Home to Launch Interior Design Business

Staging Works Wonders Helps Buyers 'Fall in Love' With Your Home

Laura's Interiors Celebrates 40 Years in Business

Wells Fargo Branch Hopes to Help in a 'Meaningful Way'

What is Small Business Saturday? 

Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It's a day set aside to honor the businesses that build our economy and bring character to our neighborhoods.

We encourage you to patronize local small businesses every day, and Small Business Saturday in particular as a show of support for our local merchants.

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