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Proclamation to Recognize Small Business Saturday
Whereas, the government of Bozeman, Montana celebrates our local small businesses and the contributions they
make to our local economy and community; according to the United States Small Business Administration, there
are currently 30.2 million small businesses in the United States, they represent more than 99.7% of all businesses
with employees in the United States and are responsible for 65.9% of the net new jobs created from 2000 to 2017;
and
Whereas, small businesses employ 47.5% of the employees in the private sector in the United States; and
Whereas, 90% of consumers in the United States agree that small businesses contribute positively to the local
community by supplying jobs and generating tax revenue; and
Whereas, an estimated four-in ten (43%) American adults shopped or dined small on Small Business Saturday
2017; and
Whereas, 73% of consumers who reportedly Shopped Small at independently-owned retailers and restaurants
on Small Business Saturday did so with friends and family; and
Whereas, Bozeman, Montana supports our local businesses that create jobs, boost our local economy and
preserve our neighborhoods; and
Whereas, advocacy groups as well as public and private organizations across the country have endorsed the
Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday.
Now, Therefore, I, Cynthia L. Andrus, Mayor of Bozeman, Montana do hereby proclaim, November 24, 2018,
as:
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
And urge the residents of our community, and communities across the country, to support small businesses and
merchants on Small Business Saturday and throughout the year.
Signed and Proclaimed this 19th day of November, 2018.
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Cynthia L. Andrus
Mayor
Bozeman, Montana
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