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Proclamation Designating November 28, 2026, as "Small Business Saturday" in Los Alamos (Accepted by Sandy Jones, Chamber of Commerce Director, and Various Small Business Owners)
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WHEREAS, purchases made at locally owned businesses generate nearly triple the economic returns for a community than those made at nationally owned establishments; and
WHEREAS, Small Business Saturday is an annual celebration during the important holiday shopping season that highlights the importance of local small businesses and their essential economic role in a thriving community by encouraging residents to shop local; and
WHEREAS, small, locally owned businesses in Los Alamos are vital to our County’s economic health, employment opportunities, community character, and vibrancy of our two downtown districts; and
WHEREAS, Small Business Saturday also provides a tax-free opportunity to shop local, as the State of New Mexico suspends collection of gross receipts tax on qualifying purchases from eligible New Mexico small businesses, and we proudly join the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce in celebrating and supporting our local entrepreneurs and small business owners.
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby proclaim Saturday, November 28, 2026, as
“SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY IN LOS ALAMOS COUNTY”
and we encourage all residents to shop, dine, and use local services on this day and throughout the year. Visit the Business & Event Directory on the County’s website to discover some neighborhood businesses. Besides supporting the local economy, you can enjoy unique products, services, and experiences found only in Los Alamos.
DATED this 17th day of November 2026.