🎉 𝑲𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑶𝒇𝒇 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓! 🎉 Did you know that more than 50% of our local businesses have five or fewer employees? Small businesses are the heartbeat of our community—and this week, we’re celebrating the drive, innovation, and resilience that make them thrive. We kicked off National Small Business Week in true Chamber fashion—with a ribbon cutting and a joint proclamation honoring the 5,000+ small businesses right here in Lowndes County! Small businesses create jobs, fuel local growth, and bring unique character to our neighborhoods. Let’s show our appreciation by shopping local, sharing their stories, and supporting the entrepreneurs who make our region strong. Thank you, Small Businesses—you are the backbone of our community. ❤️ #NationalSmallBusinessWeek #ShopLocal #LowndesCounty