On Tuesday, November 16, at 5:00p at City Hall, Mayor Jeni Arndt will announce via proclamation the beginning of the Fort Collins “Small Business Season” to encourage the community to support local throughout the entire holiday season. Marge Corcoran, artist and part owner of the Blue Moose Art Gallery, will be accepting the proclamation on behalf of all the small businesses in Fort Collins. She will then say a few remarks about the significance of small businesses in Fort Collins.