Friend –
Growing up on a family farm in southern Minnesota, I understand the resilience, hard work, and dedication that define our local businesses.
Did you know that small businesses are the lifeblood of our community, employing 1.3 million people in Minnesota alone? In fact, an impressive 99.4 percent of businesses in our state are small businesses.
Small Business Saturday is not just a day on the calendar; it's an opportunity to make a real difference for the small business owners who are the backbone of our communities.