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Governor Newsom Declares Small Business Month, Announces Support Initiatives

Governor Newsom Declares Small Business Month, Announces Support Initiatives

Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed May 2025 as Small Business Month, highlighting California's 4.2 million small businesses that drive economic growth, innovation, and employment. The proclamation emphasizes state efforts to combat unlawful tariffs, expand resources for underserved communities, and support small business procurement goals and innovation hubs.

Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed May 2025 as Small Business Month, highlighting California's 4.2 million small businesses that drive economic growth, innovation, and employment. The proclamation emphasizes state efforts to combat unlawful tariffs, expand resources for underserved communities, and support small business procurement goals and innovation hubs.

Key Facts

  • •4.2 million small businesses in California
  • •Drive economic growth and innovation
  • •Support programs for underserved communities
  • •Procurement goals and innovation hubs
  • •Efforts to combat harmful tariffs
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