Small Business Saturday came and went again in Excelsior Springs, as residents shop their holiday gift lists, many come to recall the importance of supporting local and small businesses. “Shopping small and local means so much to those of us who have worked hard to build a business we think our community would love,” said Sarah Kelley of D&S Guns LLC. “We started our family business in the basement of our house over nine years ago before moving to the Crown Hill Plaza Shopping Center in 2021.” Small Business Saturday encourages Americans across the country to support local small businesses. The day infuses money back into our local economies, promotes vibrant and diverse communities, and celebrates the important role of small businesses in the national economy, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Local chamber president, Brian Rice described the busy Saturday as “Supporting local business helps our entire community. It helps keep our economy growing by supporting local…