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El Paso County proclaims May 4–10 as Small Business Week; local entrepreneurs and trade educators speak

3149509 · April 29, 2025
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The county commissioners unanimously adopted a proclamation recognizing May 4–10, 2025, as Small Business Week in the Pikes Peak region. Local business leaders and trade-school representatives described business growth, workforce training and community impact.

The El Paso County Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to proclaim May 4–10, 2025, as Small Business Week for the Pikes Peak region.

Commissioner Bill Wysong read the proclamation, which highlights the economic and community contributions of small businesses and lists local chambers and support organizations. The text recognizes small businesses as a large share of regional employers and encourages residents to shop locally during the week of observance.

Brandon Eldridge, executive director of the Pikes Peak Small…

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