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Council President Steel
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Recognizing November 25, 2017 as Small Business Saturday and supporting awareness of the value of our small businesses.
Summary
WHEREAS, we join the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce in celebrating our local small businesses and the contributions they make to our community; and
WHEREAS, in our region there are more than 12,800 businesses with fewer than 100 employees according to the U.S. Census Bureau; and
WHEREAS, these small businesses comprise 96.7% of all firms in the region; and
WHEREAS, nationally small businesses accounted for more than 60 percent of net new jobs over the past 24 years according to the U.S. Small Business Administration; and
WHEREAS, small businesses often offer many unique products and services, as well as local crafts and specialties; and
WHEREAS, small businesses contribute to our communities by providing goods, creating jobs, and supporting the overall health of our economy; and
WHEREAS, businesses, public entities and other organizations across the nation have established the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday; NOW, THEREFORE,
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That Saturday, November 25, 2017 is hereby designated as "Small Business Saturday".
SECTION 2. That the residents of our community, and communities across the region and nation, are urged to support small businesses on "Small Business Saturday" and throughout the year.
SECTION 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after the earliest date allowed by law.
Adopted: _________________: yeas ______, nays ______.
Attest: _________________________ __________________________________
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: ______________________ _________________________________
Mayor
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