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Proclamation
WHEREAS, The City of Cupertino 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 30.7 million small businesses in the United States, they
represent 99.7 percent of all firms with paid employees in the
United States, are responsible for 64.9 percent of net new jobs
created from 2000 to 2018; and
WHEREAS,
private sector in the United States; and
WHEREAS,
contributions small businesses make in their community; and
WHEREAS,
Saturday said the day inspires them to go to small, independently-
owned retailers or restaurants that they have not been to before, or
would not have otherwise tried; and
WHEREAS,
Saturday said the day helps their business stand out during the
busy holiday shopping season, and 59 percent of small business
owners said Small Business Saturday contributes significantly to
their holiday sales each year; and
WHEREAS,
boost our local economy, and preserve our community; and
THEREFORE,
hereby proclaim November 30, 2019 as
Small Business Saturday
in the City of Cupertino, 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 THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of
Cupertino to be affixed this Tuesday, November Fifth, Two Thousand and Nineteen.
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Steven M. Scharf
Mayor