Proclamation No. 2023-33 Small Business Saturday
City of Huntsville
Proclamation No. 2023-33
WHEREAS according to the United States Small Business Administration, there are currently 32.5 million small businesses in the United States, representing 99.9 percent of all businesses
with employees in the United States; and
WHEREAS small businesses are responsible for 64 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 Main Street Program, Huntsville Tourism Department, 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, I, Andy Brauninger, Mayor of Huntsville Texas, do hereby proclaim,
NOVEMBER 25TH, 2023 as
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY