HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 04- 2022 Small Business Saturday ProclamationSmall Business Saturday
November 26, 2022
Whereas, Springfield, Oregon celebrates our local small businesses and the contributions
they make to our local economy and community; and
Whereas, according to the United States Small Business Administration, there are 32.5
million small businesses in the United States, they represent 99.7% of firms with paid
employees, and they are responsible for 62% of net new jobs created since 1995; and
Whereas, small businesses employ 46.8% of the employees in the private sector in the
United States; and
Whereas, 79% of consumers understand the importance of supporting the small
businesses in their community on Small Business Saturday®, 70% report the day makes
them want to encourage others to Shop Small®, independently -owned retailers, and 66%
report that the day makes them want to Shop Small all year long; and
Whereas, 58% of shoppers reported they shopped online with a small business and 54%
reported they dined or ordered takeout from a small restaurant, bar, or cafe on Small
Business Saturday in 2021; and
Whereas, The City of Springfield, Oregon supports our local businesses that create jobs,
boost our local economy, and preserve our communities; and
Whereas, advocacy groups, as well as public and private organizations, across the
country have endorsed the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday.
Now, Therefore, I, Sean VanGordon, Mayor of Springfield, Oregon do hereby proclaim,
November 26, 2022, as:
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
And urge the residents of our community, and communities across the country, to support
small businesses and merchants on Small Business Saturday and throughout the year.
SPRINGFIELD
OREGON
Sean VanGordon
Mayor