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► SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY-NOVEMBER 30,2013
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma celebrates our local small businesses and the contributions
they make to our local economy and community; and
WHEREAS, according to the United States Small Business Administration, there are
currently 28 million small businesses in the United States, representing more than 99 percent of
American companies, who create two-thirds of the net new jobs, and generate half of private
gross domestic product; and
WHEREAS, small businesses employ half of the employees in the private sector in the
United States; and
WHEREAS,over 86%of consumers in the United States agree that small businesses
contribute positively to the local community by supplying jobs and generating tax revenue; have
small businesses in their community that the consumers would miss if the small businesses
closed; and agree that it is important for people to support the small businesses that they value in
their community; and
WHEREAS, 90%of consumers in the United States are willing to pledge support for a "buy
local" movement and advocacy groups and public and private organizations across the country
have endorsed the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma supports our local businesses that create jobs, boost our
local economy and preserve our neighborhoods.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, David Glass, Mayor, along with the
members of the Petaluma City Council, do hereby proclaim, Saturday,November 30, 2013, 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 and
throughout the year.
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