HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 12- Small Business Saturday, November 24, 2012 Mayoral ProclamationCity of Bozeman
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SMALL BUSINESS SA TURDA Y
No vembeT 24 2012
WHEREAS, the government of the City of Bozeman believes that small businesses
are the backbone of our economy and the glue that holds communities together; and
WHEREAS, according to the United States Small Business Administration, there
are currently 28 million small businesses in the United States, that represent more
than 99 percent of American companies, create two- thirds of new jobs, and generate
half of private gross domestic product; and
WHEREAS, small businesses employ 1/2 of the employees in the private sector in
the United States; and
WHEREAS, 93% of US consumers believe it's important to support the local small
businesses that they value in their community and 89% agree that locally - owned,
independent businesses contribute positively through taxes and jobs; and
WHEREAS, Bozeman, Montana supports our local businesses that create jobs,
boost our local economy and preserve our neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, advocacy groups and public and private organizations across the
country have endorsed the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Sean A Becker, Mayor of the City of Bozeman, by the
authority vested in me, do hereby proclaim, November 24, 2012 as:
SMALL BUS /NESS SA TURDA Y
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,
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to
affixed the Great Seal of the City of Bozeman in the State of Montana
this 2 °d day of November, 2012. V 14
Sean A. Becker, Mayor, City of Bozeman, Montana