COLUMBIA — Small Business Week, observed May 3-9, celebrates the entrepreneurs and small business owners whose ventures anchor the Columbia and Maury County economy. The annual recognition highlights the significance of locally-owned businesses to the community's character and vitality.
Small businesses represent more than economic activity in a place like Maury County—they reflect the values, ingenuity, and perseverance of their owners and the deep roots those businesses plant in their communities. From Main Street retail to professional services and manufacturing, small business owners in the county create jobs, support local causes, and contribute to the distinctive character that defines Columbia.
Columbia Main Street and local business organizations use the week to acknowledge the contributions of these entrepreneurs and to encourage residents to support locally-owned enterprises.