HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-13 Proclamation BANGOR CITY COUNCIL
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PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 25, 2017 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
WHEREAS, Bangor, Maine, 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
currently 28.8 million small businesses in the United States, representing 99.7
percent of all businesses with employees in the United States, and are
responsible for 63 percent of net new jobs created over the past 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Small businesses employ 48 percent of the employees in the private sector in
the United States; and
WHEREAS, On average, 33 percent of consumers' holiday shopping will be done at small,
independently-owned retailers and restaurants; and
WHEREAS, 91 percent of all consumers believe that supporting small, independently-
owned restaurants and bars is important; and
WHEREAS, 76 percent of all consumers plan to go to one or more small businesses as part
of their holiday shopping; and
WHEREAS, Public and private organizations across the country will be celebrating
Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday; and
WHEREAS, Bangor supports our local businesses that create jobs, boost our local economy
and preserve our neighborhoods; and
Now,Therefore, I, , Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf of the City
Council and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby proclaim November 25, 2017 as Small Business
Saturday and urge residents to support small businesses and merchants Saturday and
throughout the year.
Given this the 13th day of November, 2017.
, Mayor