Mechele Mills, Tyler Mayor Don Warren and Andy Bergfeld participate in the celebration and proclamation of ‘Thank a Business Month’ in Tyler.

Tyler Mayor Don Warren recently proclaimed the month of November as “Thank a Business Month, in partnership with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) at the Greyhound Inn in downtown Tyler.

“Thank a Business Month” is a month-long celebration dedicated to expressing appreciation for the businesses that contribute to the vitality of the community, providing a platform to acknowledge their hard work and commitment and valuable contributions to the local economy.

Also in attendance was Mechele Agbayani Mills of BBB, Andy Bergfeld of Greyhound Inn and Bergfeld Realty, Patrick Stacey of KLTV, Rachelle Ewart of BBB, Shawyna West of BBB, Vee Clark of Kelly Community Federal Credit Union, Melissa Barret of Meadow Lake Senior Living, Kimberly Smotherman of KLTV, Brandon Jones of Tyler Kung Fu and Fitness, Edwin Santos PT, Austin Sudduth, Tara Hays of Express Employment Professionals, Mary Gauntt of Greyhound Inn, and Tiffany Gilliam of Greyhound Inn.

Every November, BBB will celebrate local businesses and will encourage the community to participate in various activities designed to show gratitude to local businesses.

“‘Thank a Business Month’ is an opportunity for us to express our appreciation for the hardworking entrepreneurs and business owners who make our community thrive,” said Mills, President and CEO of BBB Central East Texas. “Whether by leaving reviews, sharing testimonials, tokens of appreciation, or simply saying ‘thank you’, our goal is to inspire a culture which extends beyond “Thank a Business Month”.

BBB invites all East Texas residents to join the celebration by using the hashtag #ThankABusinessMonth on social media platforms.

For more information on “Thank a Business Month” and to participate in the celebration, visit bbb.org/thanks.