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Small Business Saturday: A Day to Celebrate the Local Game-Changers

by Emily Nichols | 6th Dec 2025 | Hethel Innovation

We know that small businesses are more than companies; they sit at the very heart of our local economy and community spirit. So, this Small Business Saturday is the perfect moment to celebrate the entrepreneurs, start-ups, and innovators who make our region thrive.

Why This Day Matters

Supporting small businesses isn’t just good for the economy; it’s about backing real people with bold ideas and big ambitions. Every purchase, from a small business, has a huge impact. Small transactions to large-scale ones help these businesses grow and create jobs, new technologies, and exciting opportunities right here at home.

How You Can Get Involved

Shop Local: Choose local for your gifts and essentials this weekend. Your support makes a genuine difference.

Discover New Innovators: Small businesses are constantly pushing boundaries—with new products, innovative solutions, and fresh thinking. Explore what’s on your doorstep.

Connect and Collaborate: Whether you’re a fellow entrepreneur or a community member, use this day to build relationships and grow your network.

Support That Makes a Difference

From workspace and mentorship to funding and events, we support small businesses looking to grow and scale sustainably. If you’re ready to take the next step, reach out and tap into the community built for ambitious founders like you.

Celebrate Every Win

Small Business Saturday is your chance to share your story, celebrate your achievements, and inspire others. If you’re part of our community, share your wins with us! Email enichols@hethelinnovation.

So here’s to the start-ups, the freelancers, the makers, the dreamers, and you. Keep building, keep innovating, and keep making this place better.

About the Author

Emily Nichols

Marketing Lead

As Marketing Lead at Hethel Innovation, I bring together a passion for storytelling, community building, and driving impact within the region’s vibrant innovation ecosystem. But I try to do this through the lens of good trouble, finding a way to balance creativity with strategy, often throwing the unexpected into the mix. I'm a firm believer in human first, so when I look at the vibrant innovation landscape around me at Hethel Innovation, it sparks curiosity and questioning. It's one thing to look at data points; it's another to uncover the passion and journey behind it. 

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