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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Georgetown celebrates our local small businesses and the contributions they make to our
local economy and community; small businesses employ 47.1% 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® 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, Georgetown, Texas 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, JOSH SCHROEDER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TX
do hereby proclaim, November 28, 2020 as
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY IN GEORGETOWN, TX
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.