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Proclamation to Recognize Small Business Saturday
Whereas, the city 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
31.7 million small businesses in the United States, they represent more than 99.9% of all firms with employees
in the United States and are responsible for 65.1% of the net new jobs created from 2000 to 2019; and
Whereas, small businesses employ 47.1% of the employees in the private sector in the United States, 62% of U.S.
small businesses reported that they need to see consumer spending return to pre-COVID levels by the end of
2020 to stay in business; and
Whereas, 96% of consumers who shopped on Small Business Saturday® agree that shopping at small
independently-owned businesses supports their commitment to making purchases that have a positive social,
economic, and environmental impact, and 97% of customers who shop on Small Business Saturday agree that
small businesses are essential to their community; and
Whereas, 95% of consumers who shopped on Small Business Saturday reported they are more likely to support
small independently owned businesses all year long, not just during the holiday season; and
Whereas, the city of Bozeman supports our local businesses that create jobs, foster our local economy and
preserve and enhance our community; and
Whereas, 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 Saturday, November
28, 2020, 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 24th day of November 2020.
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Cynthia L. Andrus
Mayor
Bozeman, Montana
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