TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - After many people shopped for deals on Black Friday, entrepreneurs in the capital city are celebrating Small Business Saturday.

Li Simmons, owner of Hard Velvet Handmade, said she is grateful for the community support. “When you do support a small business, you’re supporting a family - my family for sure,” Simmons said. “It actually means a lot to me.”

Simmons has owned her natural skincare and wellness business for the past 10 years, and she said she appreciates people who choose to shop local. “It’s reassuring and exciting to know people trust me with their skincare.”

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