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26,2022
November 15, 2022 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT
PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD -
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PROCLAMATION
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
November 26, 2022
Whereas, the Village of Mount Prospect 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 32.5 million small businesses in the United States, small businesses
represent 99.7% of firms with paid employees, and are responsible for 62% of
net new jobs created since 1995, and small businesses employ 46.8% of the
employees in the private sector in the United States; and
Whereas, 79% of consumers understand the importance of supporting the
small businesses in their community on Small Business Saturday& 70% report
the day makes them want to encourage others to Shop SmallR, independently -
owned retailers, and 66% report that the day makes them want to Shop Small
all year long; and
Whereas, 58% of shoppers reported they shopped online with a small business
and 54% reported they dined or ordered takeout from a small restaurant, bar,
or cafe on Small Business Saturday in 2021; and
Whereas, the Village of Mount Prospect supports our local businesses that
create jobs, boost our local economy and preserve our neighborhoods; and
Whereas, advocacy groups as well as public and private organizations across
the country have endorsed the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business
Saturday.
Now, Therefore, I, Paul Wm. Hoefert, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect
do hereby proclaim, November 26, 2022, 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.
Paul Wm. Hoefert
Mayor
ATTEST:
Karen Agoranos
Village Clerk
Dated this 15th day of November, 2022