Mayor Taveras Proclaims November 26, 2011 Small Business Saturday in the City of Providence

WHEREAS, The City of Providence believes that small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the glue that holds communities together. And, according to the Unites States Small Business Administration, there are currently 28 million small businesses in the United States last year and small businesses created 65 percent of net new jobs over the past two decades; and

WHEREAS, 99% of US consumers agree it is important to support the small businesses they value in their communities and 90% are willing to pledge to support for a "Buy Local" small business initiative like Small Business Saturday; and

WHEREAS, the City of Providence supports our local businesses that create jobs, boost our local economy and preserve our neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, the advocacy groups and public and private organizations across the country have endorsed the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday; and

WHEREAS, residents of our community, and communities across the country, are being asked to support small businesses and merchants on Small Business Saturday and throughout the year;

Now, Therefore, Do I,
Angel Taveras, Mayor of the City of Providence,
Hereby Proclaim Saturday, November 26, 2011
Small Business Saturday in the City of Providence