Houston County proclaims Small Business Week; Chamber outlines events

Houston County commissioners declared May 2026 Small Business Week, a proclamation read by Chairman Brandon Chu at the start of the meeting and approved by the commission.

The proclamation recognized small businesses as key contributors to the local economy and called on civic and business organizations to participate in the week's activities. After the proclamation, a Chamber of Commerce representative identified in the meeting as Jessica thanked the commission and described planned events, including a small business week luncheon with awards for businesses grouped by size, drop-in visits to spotlight local businesses and a "women's night out" event.

Jessica said, "Small businesses are the heartbeat of our community," and encouraged residents to support local businesses year-round and to follow the Chamber's social media for event details.

Why it matters: The proclamation signals county support for local economic development and gives visibility to Chamber-run recognition and outreach events. The commission moved the proclamation through a proper motion and voice vote.

What’s next: The Chamber will publicize event details on its social channels; the county recorded the proclamation in the meeting minutes.