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Utah County proclaims Nov. 25 as Small Business Saturday
Summary
The commission adopted a resolution proclaiming Nov. 25, 2023, as Small Business Saturday and urged residents to support local merchants; the measure passed 3–0.
The Utah County Commission read and approved a resolution proclaiming 11/25/2023 as Small Business Saturday.
Chair (Speaker 1) read the resolution citing U.S. Small Business Administration figures — including that small businesses represent roughly 99.7% of firms with paid employees and have created a majority share of new jobs since 1995 — and urged residents to "shop small throughout the year." Speaker 3 moved to approve the proclamation and Speaker 6 seconded; the commission voted 3–0 in favor.
The proclamation is ceremonial and intended to encourage residents to support local, independently owned businesses.
