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Small Business, Big Impact: Celebrating the Season of Small Business
1 Dec 2025
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As the holiday season approaches, I'm reminded of the incredible energy, innovation and impact that small businesses bring to communities across Minnesota. From bustling main streets to homegrown startups, these businesses are the foundation of our local economies, and they deserve to be celebrated.
That's why we're continuing to celebrate another year of the Season of Small Business, a statewide effort to spotlight the entrepreneurs, makers and risk-takers who power our state's economy. Whether you're a business owner, community leader or local shopper, there are so many ways to get involved.
Small businesses make up 99.5% of Minnesota businesses and employ nearly half our workforce. When you support a small business you're investing in your neighbors, your community and our shared future.
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