Memorandum
Date: May 3, 2022
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Tina Scott, District 4 Supervisor
Subject: Adopt Proclamation Designating May 1-7, 2022 as National Small Business Week
Executive Summary:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Proclamation
DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 1 - 7, 2022
NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
WHEREAS, America’s progress has been driven by pioneers who think big, take risks and work hard; and
WHEREAS, from the storefront shops that anchor our downtown areas to the high-tech startups that keep America on the cutting edge, small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the cornerstone of our nation’s promise; and
WHEREAS, small business owners and downtown businesses have energy and a passion for what they do, when we support small business, jobs are created and local communities preserve their unique culture; and
WHEREAS, because this country’s 30 million small businesses create nearly two out of three new jobs in our economy, we cannot resolve to create jobs and spur economic growth without discussing ways to support entrepreneurs; and
WHEREAS, when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, it posed a historic challenge to small businesses from big cities, small towns, rural enclaves, and Tribal communities; small business owners and workers demonstrated remarkable courage and resilience; and
WHEREAS, the President of the United States has proclaimed National Small Business Week every year since 1963 to highlight the programs and services available to entrepreneurs through the U.S. Small Business Administration and other agencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake formally designates the week of May 1 - 7, 2022 as National Small Business Week in Lake County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of May , 2022
ATTEST: SUSAN PARKER COUNTY OF LAKE
Interim Clerk of the Board
By: Deputy Chair, Board of Supervisors
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Recommended Action: Adopt Proclamation Designating May 1-7, 2022 as National Small Business Week