On Tuesday, Nov. 17, the Commissioners proclaimed Saturday, Nov. 28 as Small Business Saturday. Small businesses are significant contributors to our economy and community. Small businesses employ more than 55 percent of the working population in the United States and nearly 1.1 million workers in Maryland.
Small businesses are critical to the overall economic health of our community by creating jobs, generating tax revenue, reinvesting money earned in the local community, and providing local alternatives to consumers. The Commissioners urge residents to support small businesses and merchants on Small Business Saturday and throughout the year.