Title
Proclamation Declaring May 5 through May 11, 2019 as Small Business Week. (City Manager 2110)
Body
Proclamation
Whereas, the City of Alameda celebrates our local small businesses and the contributions they make to our local economy and community; and
Whereas, from storefront shops that anchor our main streets to high-tech startups that keep Alameda on the cutting edge, small businesses are the backbone of our economy; and
Whereas, nationwide, 30 million small businesses create nearly two out of three net new jobs in our economy and employ over 49 percent of the working population; and
Whereas, the City of Alameda supports our local businesses as they create jobs, boost our local economy and preserve our unique neighborhoods; and
Whereas, the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Alameda Business Association, the Greater Alameda Business Association, and the West Alameda Business Association represent many of Alameda’s small businesses and contribute to the civic vitality and prosperity of our City; and
Whereas, Small Business Week allows us to dedicate time to salute our small businesses for the countless contributions they provide to our community.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that I, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Mayor of the City of Alameda do hereby proclaim the week of May 5 through May 11, 2019, as
Small Business Week
in the City of Alameda and encourage the residents of our community, and communities across the United States, to support small businesses and merchants on this week and throughout the year.
Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft
Mayor