Mayor Craig Moe will recognize those individually owned or family owned businesses that have operated in Laurel for more than 20 years at the Jan. 23 City Council meeting.
In a statement, Moe said "locally owned and operated businesses … are integral to the creation and maintenance of Laurel's sense of community," and that city records indicate some of these businesses have been operating for more than 50 years, and several have been in business for 75 years.
Moe intends the recognition to be a continuing program as other businesses achieve the 20-year milestone.
The City Council meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road.