6.2. SR 05-05-2014 City of
Elk - Request for Action
River O.
To Item Number
Mayor and Council 6.2
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Presentations,Awards, and May 5, 2014 Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist
Recognition
Item Description Reviewed by
Proclaim National Small Business Week May 12-16, Brian Beeman,Economic Development Director
2014 Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Mayor to read the proclamation recognizing National Small Business Week as May 12— 16, 2014.
Background/Discussion
Since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small
Business Week,which recognizes the critical contributions of America's entrepreneurs and small business
owners.
More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of
every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.
As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity
to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners,and others from all 50 states
and U.S. territories. Every day,they're working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive
innovation,and increase America's global competitiveness.
Financial Impact
None
Attachments
■ Proclamation
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PROCLAMATION
Proclaiming Mayors Week of Recognition for
National Small Business Week May 12 — 16, 2014
WHEREAS, The City of Elk River celebrates local small businesses and the contributions they
make to our economy and the community.
WHEREAS, According to the United States Small Business Administration,there are currently 28
million small businesses in the United States,which represents more than 99 percent
of American companies, create two-thirds of the new jobs, and generates one-half of
the private,gross domestic product; and
WHEREAS, In the United States, small businesses employ one-half of the employees in the private
sector; and
WHEREAS, In the United States, 89 percent of consumers agree that small businesses contribute
positively to the local community by supplying jobs and generating tax revenue and 86
percent of consumers have small businesses in their community the consumers would
miss if the small businesses closed; and
WHEREAS, In the United States, 93 percent of consumers agree it is important for people to
support the small businesses they value in their community, and 90 percent of
consumers are willing to pledge support for a "buy local' movement;and
WHEREAS, The City of Elk River supports local businesses that create jobs,boost the local
economy, and preserve neighborhoods;and
WHEREAS, Advocacy groups and public and private organizations across the United States have
endorsed the week of May 12, 2014, National Small Business Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED on behalf of the City of Elk River, I,John J. Dietz,
Mayor of the City of Elk River, do hereby proclaim the week of May 12, 2014, as National Small
Business Week in the City of Elk River and encourage residents to recognize the positive impact small
businesses have on our economy and our community.
Signed this 5"'day of May,2014.
John J. Dietz,Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk