As the holiday shopping season leaps into full swing, Governor Polis is putting a spotlight on local entrepreneurs, urging Coloradans to channel their purchasing power into the state's small businesses for Small Business Saturday. Echoing the sentiments shared on the Governor Jared Polis's official website, Polis has championed small businesses as the backbone of the Colorado economy, a stance he has maintained throughout his tenure.
"Shop small Colorado! Small Business Saturday is a great opportunity to explore your local neighborhood retailers and support a local business. Colorado is home to a vibrant and thriving small business community that supports our economy and encourages more people to start and grow a business in our amazing state," Polis stated, emphasizing the initiative's significance in bolstering economic vitality. This call to action serves as a reminder of the Governor's successful efforts in reducing the income tax three times, a measure geared towards fostering a more business-friendly environment in the state.
For those looking to partake in the Small Business Saturday event, which falls on November 29, Governor Polis's administration points shoppers in the direction of diverse opportunities to support neighborhood gems. Consumers can discover a plethora of small businesses within their community, whether through shopping local with Colorado Proud or by engaging with the Office of Economic Development and International Trade’s Minority Business Office BIPOC affiliate, which showcases an assortment of participating small businesses statewide.
The Governor's advocacy for local commerce is supported by the state's recent accolades, recognizing Colorado as one of the top places to launch and nurture a business. Small Business Saturday presents not just an opportunity to pick up unique items but also to make a tangible difference in the lives of local entrepreneurs and, by extension, the broader economy. As the state continues to implement policies to alleviate financial burdens on businesses, Small Business Saturday stands not only as a testament to these efforts but also as an invitation for residents to invest in their own communities by supporting the businesses that help them thrive.
