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Council President Cherry
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Recognizing November 30, 2019 as Small Business Saturday.
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 44,100 businesses with fewer than 100 employees according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau; and
WHEREAS, these small businesses comprise 92 percent of all firms in the region; and
WHEREAS, nationally there are 30.7 million small businesses which employ 47.3 percent of America’s private workforce 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 we hereby recognize November 30, 2019 as Small Business Saturday and urge the residents of the community to support small businesses on Small Business Saturday and throughout the year.
SECTION 2. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.
Adopted: _________________: yeas ______, nays ______.
Attest: _________________________ __________________________________
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: ______________________ _________________________________
Mayor