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Proclaiming Small Business Saturday in Hennepin County - offered by Commissioner Fernando
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WHEREAS, Hennepin County joins the U.S. Small Business Administration in recognizing Small Business Saturday as an opportunity to celebrate and support the small business owners whose hard work, creativity, and determination strengthen local economies and enrich neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County supports entrepreneurs throughout the year through Elevate Hennepin, which provides expert advising, focused cohort programming, access to capital, and a hub of resources for businesses at every stage of growth; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County is proud to launch the Hennepin Rewards campaign designed to encourage residents to shop locally, discover neighborhood businesses, and support the small businesses that make Hennepin County a vibrant place to live, work, and visit; and
WHEREAS, by choosing to shop local residents help sustain local jobs, foster innovation, and contribute to thriving business districts across the county.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners proclaims November 28, 2026, as Small Business Saturday in Hennepin County, and encourages all residents, employees, and visitors to celebrate and support local small businesses on this day and throughout the year by shopping locally and participating in the Hennepin Rewards campaign.