Declare November 27, 2021 as Small Business Saturday
In Plain English
The city formally recognizes the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday. This national event encourages residents to shop at local businesses instead of big chains. The proclamation costs nothing but shows official city support for Richmond's small business community.
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