Over 100 Local Businesses Gather in Warwick for Small Business Saturday On November 29, 2025, 150 Rhode Island businesses, artists, and artisans convened at Crowne Plaza in Warwick to showcase unique gifts, products, and services for the holiday season. The event celebrated Rhode Island's small businesses, which constitute over 90% of the state's economy. It was described as a unique integrated event aimed at encouraging local shopping and supporting the backbone of Rhode Island's economy. The event was free and ran from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Warwick’s Crowne Plaza was buzzing on Small Business Saturday with 150 RI shops and artists slingin’ holiday goodies. Over 90% of our economy is small biz—let’s keep bucks local, yeah? #ShopLocalRI #SmallBizRI #RhodeIsland