DelawareDelaware designates May 2026 as Small Business Month
Delaware has designated May 2026 as Small Business Month and encourages residents to shop at locally owned businesses in their communities.
What it does
Delaware has designated May 2026 as Small Business Month statewide. The resolution points to small businesses' role in jobs and local communities.
The resolution asks Delawareans to shop at locally owned small businesses in their communities to support those businesses and keep money in the local economy.
Argument forEncouraging people to shop at locally owned businesses could bring those businesses more customers and keep more spending in their communities.
Argument againstBecause shopping locally is voluntary, the request may have little effect on small businesses if residents keep their usual shopping habits.
More detail
Delaware designates May 2026 as Small Business Month. The designation applies across Delaware. The designation applies to May 2026.
The resolution encourages Delawareans to shop at locally owned small businesses. The request concerns small businesses in residents' own communities.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 7Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 7Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTPassed 1st Chamber
- May 7Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- May 7Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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