CC - Item 2B - Proclamation Declaring November 28, 2020 as "Small Business Saturday" in the City of Rosemead 16
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Declaring November 28, 2020
as "Small Business Saturday"
in the City of Rosemead
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al�+ WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead celebrates our local small businesses and the contributions
they make to our local economy and community; according to the United States
Small Business Administration, there are 30.7 million small businesses in the
IlitiUnited States,they represent 99.7%of all firms with paid employees in the United
States, are responsible for 64.9%of net new jobs created from 2000 to 2018; and
WHEREAS, small businesses employ 47.3%of the employees in the private sector in the United
States, 62% of U.S. small businesses reported that they need to see consumer
spending return to pre-COVID levels by the end of 2020 in order to stay in
business,65%of U.S. small business owners said it would be most helpful to their
business to have their "regulars" return and start making purchases again, and
three-quarters of U.S. consumers are currently looking for ways to Shop Small®
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and support their community; and
WHEREAS, 96%of consumers who shopped on Small Business Saturday®agree that shopping
at small, independently-owned businesses supports their commitment to making
purchases that have a positive social, economic, and environmental impact and
97% of consumers who shopped on Small Business Saturday agree that small
businesses are essential to their community; and
WHEREAS, 95% of consumers who shopped on Small Business Saturday reported the day
makes them want to shop or eat at small,independently-owned businesses all year
long,not just during the holiday season; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead supports our local businesses that create jobs,boost our local
economy, and preserve our communities; 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, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Rosemead does hereby proclaim,
November 28, 2020, as"Small Business Saturday," in the City of Rosemead 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.
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Sandra Armenta, Mayor
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Polly Low,'Mayor Pro Tern Margaret Clark,Council Member
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Sean Dang, Cd lncil Member Steven Ly,Council Member
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