Proc. 2021-33 - Small Business Saturday, 11-2021
Proclamation N0. 2021-33
WHEREAS, according to the United States Small Business Administration, there are currently 32.5 million small businesses in the United States, representing 99.7 percent of all businesses
with employees in the United States; and
WHEREAS, small businesses are responsible for 62 percent of net new jobs created since 1995; and
WHEREAS, small businesses also contribute positively to the community by supporting and contributing to local community organizations, entities and schools; and
WHEREAS, Huntsville, Texas supports our local businesses that create jobs, boost our local economy and preserve our neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the money spent with small businesses is more likely to stay within the community and generate additional economic activity among other businesses in the community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Huntsville, Huntsville Main Street Program, Huntsville Walker County Chamber of Commerce, Sam Houston State University Small Business Development Center, and Huntsville
Downtown Business Alliance have endorsed the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as the Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas, do hereby proclaim, November 27, 2021, as:
be declared: SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
in Huntsville, Texas, 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.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 16th day of November 2021.
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Andy Brauninger, Mayor