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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, there are 28 million small businesses in the United States which outnumber
corporations 1162 to 1; and
WHEREAS, small businesses employ 57% of the country’s private work force; and
WHEREAS, small businesses pay 44% of the United States payrolls; and
WHEREAS, only 2% of small businesses are franchises, most are home-based; and
WHEREAS, 60% - 80% of all new jobs come from small businesses; and
WHEREAS, there are approximately 3,026 small businesses located here in Georgetown;
and
WHEREAS, at least 90% of the members of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce are
small businesses; and
WHEREAS, “Shop Small” is the theme for Small Business Saturday, cosponsored by the
Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, the Georgetown Main Street Program, Georgetown Economic
Development and the Downtown Georgetown Association.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE GARVER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, do hereby proclaim Saturday, November 30, 2013, as
SHOP SMALL BUSINESS DAY
In Georgetown, Texas