Goyang City Successfully Concludes Small Business Reconstruction Project... Boosts Local Economy

Flea Market and Sharing Events Held at Hwajeong Station Plaza
Under the Theme of "Coexistence and Mutual Growth"

On September 12, the 'Small Business Sales Channel Development and Sales Increase Reconstruction Project' event was successfully held at Hwajeong Station Plaza in Deogyang District, Goyang Special City.

Lee Donghwan, mayor of Goyang Special City, is giving a greeting speech at the 'Small Business Sales Channel Development and Sales Increase Reconstruction Project' event held at Hwajeong Station Plaza in Deogyang District on the 12th. Provided by Goyang Special City

Organized by the Deogyang District Small Business Association, with the cooperation of the Goyang City Small Business Support Department, local merchant associations, traditional markets, and social economy organizations, this event was launched to provide new sales channels for small business owners struggling with the economic downturn and rising prices after COVID-19, and to create a venue for mutual growth together with citizens.

The opening ceremony was attended by key figures, including Lee Donghwan, mayor of Goyang Special City, members of the National Assembly, and representatives from the Gyeonggi Province Small Business Association, who delivered congratulatory speeches and presented awards to outstanding small business contributors.

This project, running through September 13, featured a variety of programs that attracted citizens, including small business product promotion and sales booths, craft and hands-on experience programs, a shared meal event, and cultural performances.

In particular, the event transformed into a platform for community engagement through a flea market and sharing activities under the theme of "Coexistence and Mutual Growth."

Donghwan Lee, mayor of Goyang Special City (center), is taking a commemorative photo with participants at the "Small Business Market Development and Sales Increase Reconstruction Project" event held on the 12th at Hwajeong Station Square in Deokyang District. Provided by Goyang Special City

Through this reconstruction project, small business owners were able to expand opportunities for product promotion and sales, while citizens enjoyed a range of experiences and cultural performances, recognizing the importance of revitalizing the local economy.

Mayor Lee stated, "Small business owners are the backbone of the local economy and play a leading role in creating hope closest to citizens' daily lives. Goyang City will stand by small business owners throughout their entire journey, from starting a business to growth and new challenges."

Based on the achievements of this event, which runs through September 13, the city plans to continuously pursue various policies to support the sustainable growth of small businesses.

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