National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day

National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day

National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day is observed annually on March 29th. This day honors all small business owners.

Small businesses are a vital part of the United States economy.These businesses are not always appreciated for the critical role that they play.We can show them their much-deserved appreciation on National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day.

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are more than 27 million small businesses in the United States.

Owning your own business is a goal that many people strive to attain.It takes long hours, hard work and much dedication.Countless hours of nurturing the business are needed in the process of growing the business.From starting out to building and expanding, a successful small business is the goal of every owner.

Some of these Mom and Pop shops are handed down from one generation to the next while others are new start-ups.“Mom and Pop” businesses offer superior customer service as the owners take personal pride in their operations as well as pride in their communities.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Support the privately owned small businesses in your communities. Use #MomPopBusinessOwnersDay to post on social media.

HISTORY

Rick and Margie Segel founded National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day in honor of couples like his parents whose successful hat shop opened in 1939 and grew into a 10,000 square feet and $2 million dollar clothing store.