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HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 2018 - 05 Shop Small Businesses Saturday PROCLAMATION No. 2018 - 05 CITY OF REXBURG SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2018 WHEREAS, the government of Rexburg, Idaho, 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 99.7 percent of all businesses with employees in the United States, are responsible for 65.9 percent of 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 say Small Business Saturday has had a positive impact on their community; and WHEREAS, 89% of consumers who are aware of Small Business Saturday said the day encourages them to Shop Small all year long; and WHEREAS, 73% of consumers who reportedly Shopped Small at independently-owned retailers and restaurants on Small Business Saturday did so with friends or family; and WHEREAS, the most reported reason for consumers aware of the day to shop and dine at small, independently-owned businesses was to support their community (64%); 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, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Rexburg, Idaho, do hereby recognize 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. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Rexburg to be affixed this 7th day of November of the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen. APPROVED: _____________________________ SEAL Jerry Merrill MAYOR of REXBURG ATTEST: ______________________________ Deborah Lovejoy REXBURG CITY CLERK