CINCINNATI — Once Thanksgiving dinners wrap up Thursday, the Tri-State will turn its attention to the deals — and small businesses say shopping local amid uncertain economic conditions is more important now than ever.

According to the National Retail Federation , 67 million shoppers are expected to turn out on Saturday, with 80% reporting they will shop local.

"Supporting small businesses means even more this year amidst challenges like tariff uncertainty and rising costs," the NRF release stated.

"It fulfills your community, it keeps the city moving," Erin Roddy, owner of MEAS Active in OTR, said. "It will keep places like my storefront, restaurants, bars, open for everybody to continue to enjoy."

Roddy not only sells an array of active wear, but also works with manufacturers over

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