File #: Proc 18-07    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Proclamation Status: Passed
File created: 3/12/2018 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/16/2018 Final action: 4/16/2018
Title: National Small Business Week
Attachments: 1. Proclamation

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National Small Business Week

 

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Summary and Background Information

Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. This year's Small Business Week is April 29 - May 5, 2018.

 

Small businesses are an important component of Commerce City's economy. There are over 1,400 businesses within the city and over 80 percent of them have less than 20 employees. Commerce City, in support of Small Business Week, joins in this national effort and recognize the contributions of small businesses in the city by adopting the attached proclamation.

 

Staff Responsible (Department Head):  Michelle Claymore, Economic Development Director

Staff Member Presenting:  Michelle Claymore, Economic Development Director

 

Financial Impact:  n/a

Funding Source:  n/a

 

Staff Recommendation:  Approval

Suggested Motion:  Move to approve Proclamation 18-07