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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: April 17, 2018
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Small Business Week Proclamation
Prepared by: Suzanne Iarla, Management Analyst II
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will proclaim April 29-May 5, 2018, as “Small Business Week” in the
City of Dublin in conjunction with National Small Business Week.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation for
National Small Business Week to recognize the critical contributions of America’s
entrepreneurs and small business owners.
According to the Small Business Administration, more than half of Americans either own
or work for a small business. Additionally, they create approximately two out of every
three new jobs in the U.S. each year. The City of Dublin also recognizes the importance
of small businesses to our local economy a nd supports this effort to honor local
entrepreneurs.
The City of Dublin is committed to supporting our businesses by seeing them grow and
thrive through ongoing economic development efforts. In addition to hosting or
supporting local seminars and programs periodically, the City has developed tools such
as the "How to Start a Business Guide" to help provide assistance to local
entrepreneurs who want to grow their business and ensure a continued vibrant local
economy.
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NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Small Business Week Proclamation
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“Small Business Week: April 29 – May 5 2018”
WHEREAS, every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing
National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America's entrepreneurs and small
business owners; and
WHEREAS, when communities support small business, jobs are created, and local communities preserve their
unique culture and because this country's 28 million small businesses create nearly two out of three jobs in the
national economy, job creation and economic growth is assisted through support of the country's entrepreneurs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin recognizes that small businesses are a critical component of the local economy and
wishes to highlight and celebrate the important role that small business plays in the region; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Dublin City Council, do hereby proclaim the week of April 29 to May
5, 2018, as "Small Business Week" and urges all citizens to join the national effort by supporting local Dublin
businesses with their patronage.
DATED: April 17, 2018
Mayor David G. Haubert Vice Mayor Melissa Hernandez
Councilmember Abe Gupta Councilmember Arun Goel Councilmember Janine Thalblum