Dated: November 13, 2024
RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 30, 2024, AS
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco celebrates our local small businesses and the contributions they make to our local economy and community; and WHEREAS, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are 34.7 million small businesses in the United States: small businesses represent 99.7% of firms with paid employees, small businesses are responsible for 61.1% of net new jobs created since 1995, and small businesses employ 45.9% of the employees in the private sector in the United States; and WHEREAS, 68 cents of every dollar spent at a small business in the United States stays in the local community and every dollar spent at small businesses creates an additional 48 cents in local business activity as a result of employees and local businesses purchasing local goods and services; and
WHEREAS, 59% of U.S. consumers aware of Small Business Saturday shopped or ate at a small, independently owned retailer or restaurant on Small Business Saturday 2023; and WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco supports our local businesses that create jobs, boost our local economy, and preserve our communities; and WHEREAS, South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, advocacy groups, as well as public and private organizations, across the country have endorsed the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby proclaim November 30, 2024, as Small Business Saturday and encourages our community to support small businesses and merchants on Small Business Saturday – celebrating its 15th year in 2024 – and Shop Small throughout the year. ________________________________
James Coleman, Mayor
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Eddie Flores, Vice Mayor
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember
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Mark Nagales, Councilmember
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Buenaflor Nicolas, Councilmember