With this, the local economy expands in the warmer months as locally-owned small businesses thrive until approximately Labor Day Weekend, marking the typical end of summer.

The programs brought large businesses like Old Navy and Disney into Harlem to create jobs but ultimately created more competition for locally-owned businesses.

The Five Points neighborhood, home to many locally-owned businesses, is known as Columbia's eclectic village shopping area.

Other terms of distinction used in addition to independent businesses include small business, locally-owned business and startup business, which have varying subtleties of distinction.

Retail services and businesses in Champion include a hotel/bar, two grocery stores, a bank, post office, and various other locally-owned businesses.

The mall hosts a blend of locally-owned businesses and national chain stores and restaurants.

As mayor, Anderson was a strong advocate for local businesses, saying, "Loyal, locally-owned businesses deserve our support.

Nob Hill has also rebounded, with an eclectic mix of mostly locally-owned businesses.

Several stages are located throughout the downtown area during the day's events, which are free to the public and sponsored by locally-owned businesses.

It features a number of designer clothing stores, as well as several small, locally-owned businesses.