HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-01-2022 Proclamation - Small Business Saturday ~ November 26thWhereas, the government of Ocoee, Florida, 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, small businesses 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 Small°, 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, City of Ocoee, Florida 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, I, Rusty Johnson, Mayor of City of Ocoee, Florida do hereby proclaim, November 26,
2022, as
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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
timid quid caused the Seal of the City of Ocoee,
Florida to be Afixed this V day of November, 2022.