HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-101 CCRMember Jerzak introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-101
RESOLUTION DECLARING NOVEMBER 25, 2023 AS SMALL BUSINESS
SATURDAY IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
WHEREAS, Hennepin County and Brooklyn Center celebrates our local small
businesses and the contributions they make to the local economy and community;
according to the United States Census, there are more than 38,000 small businesses
with fewer than 100 employees in Hennepin County, representing over 96 percent
of businesses in the county; and
WHEREAS, the Small Business Administration as well as advocacy groups and
other public and private organizations across the country have endorsed the
Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County has partnered with Brooklyn Center, several cities
in the county and the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority to
support Small Business Saturday with the multijurisdictional Love Local campaign
which encourages residents to support local, independently owned businesses that
create jobs, boost the local economy, and make our communities vibrant and
livable; and
WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities including their
planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance are vitally dependent
upon the efforts and skill of Public Works personnel.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, does hereby proclaim November 25, 2023, Small
Business Saturday and urges those who live and work in our communities to
support small businesses and merchants on Small , usiness Saturday and
throughout the year.
November 13 2023 t 4Yv
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Date Mayor Pro Tern
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City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member:
Kragness
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Jerzak, Kragness, Lawrence -Anderson
and the following voted against the same: none.
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.