HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 Small Business Saturday 2024 Proclamation - PDF - 10.28.2024
Proclamation
WHEREAS, The City of Cupertino wishes to celebrate our local small
businesses and the contributions they make to our local economy
and community; and
WHEREAS,
there are 34.7 million small businesses in the United States, small
businesses represent 99.7% of firms with paid employees, small
businesses are responsible for 61.1% of net new jobs created since
1995, and small businesses employ 45.9% of the employees in the
private sector in the United States; and
WHEREAS,
in the local community and every dollar spent at small businesses
creates an additional 48 cents in local business activity as a result
of employees and local businesses purchasing local goods and
services; and
WHEREAS,
or ate at a small, independently owned retailer or restaurant on
Small Business Saturday 2023; and
WHEREAS,
jobs, boost our economy, and offer a variety of goods and services
for the community to enjoy.
THEREFORE, I, Mayor Sheila Mohan, and the Cupertino City Council do hereby
Proclaim November 30, 2024 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 – celebrating its 15th year in
2024 – and Shop Small throughout the year.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of
Cupertino to be affixed this Tuesday, November 15, 2024.
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The Honorable Sheila Mohan
Mayor, City of Cupertino