Hwaseong City Holds Small Business Owners' Day Event; 36 Honored for Contributions to Local Economy

Hwaseong Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun) said on Nov. 8 that it held the 3rd Hwaseong Special City Small Business Owners' Day event on Nov. 7 with the Hwaseong City Federation of Small Business Owners.

Hwaseong Special City Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun looks around the venue after attending the 3rd Hwaseong Special City Small Business Owners' Day event on the 7th. Photo courtesy of Hwaseong City.

The event was organized to encourage small business owners struggling with high prices, high interest rates and sluggish consumption, and to promote cooperation between citizens and local businesses.

At the commemorative ceremony, 36 people were recognized for their contributions to revitalizing the local economy and promoting the rights and interests of small business owners. The event also featured a cooperative marketplace and flea market with local small businesses, celebratory performances and programs for public participation.

Small business owners shared their business experience and networked, while citizens browsed products and services offered by local businesses.

Shin Incheol, chairman of the Hwaseong City Federation of Small Business Owners, said, "We will build a local business community where small business owners support one another and grow together with citizens."

Hwaseong Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun said, "I am grateful for the hard work of small business owners, who are sustaining the local economy despite difficult economic conditions," adding, "I hope this event will help small business owners and citizens better understand one another and bring vitality to local businesses."

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