Oct 15-21 Proclaimed as Small Business Week

WHEREAS Small Business Week has been recognized across Canada since 1981 as an opportunity to celebrate the small business owners who provide essential services, local jobs, and an invaluable touchpoint in our communities; and

WHEREAS the Business Development Bank of Canada organizes Small Business Week to pay tribute to Canadian entrepreneurs; and

WHEREAS this year’s theme is “Let’s talk solutions for today’s business challenges” to recognize the immense challenges and exciting opportunities that Canadian entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) face from coast to coast to coast; and

WHEREAS the City of Dryden recognizes the importance of small businesses to the growth and development of our region; and

WHEREAS the City of Dryden will continue to bring awareness of opportunities to support local small businesses.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED

THAT I, Mayor Jack Harrison, on behalf of Dryden City Council, do HEREBY PROCLAIM the Week of Oct 15-21 2023 as “Small Business Week” and encourage residents to shop, learn about, and support local small business throughout the City of Dryden.

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Small Business Week 2023 - Proclamation