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Proclamation declaring Saturday, November 24, 2018 as "Small Business Saturday" in Los Alamos County (accepted by Ryn Herrmann, Chamber of Commerce Director)
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WHEREAS: Small, locally-owned businesses in Los Alamos are vital to our county’s economic health; the U.S. Small Business Administration states that small businesses create 65% of net new local jobs; and
WHEREAS: Some economists state that with every $100 spent at a small local retailer, $68 will return to the community through taxes, payroll and donations to local schools and charities; and
WHEREAS: Public awareness of the contributions made by Los Alamos local businesses is key to sustaining a healthy business climate; and
WHEREAS: We are grateful to the small businesses of Los Alamos for their generous contributions to the quality of life that we all enjoy; and
WHEREAS: Businesses and non-profits can come together to make a difference in Los Alamos County; and
WHEREAS: We join the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce in supporting locally-owned small businesses;
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby proclaim Saturday, November 24, 2018 as
“SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY”
in Los Alamos County, and urge our citizens to support small businesses and merchants by shopping locally on this day, as well as throughout the year.