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Resolution
WHEREAS, April 30 — May 6, 2017 has been designated as National Small Business Week by the
President of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, more than 21,000 small businesses in the Augusta Metropolitan Area drive the local
economy, stimulating growth and fostering economic development; and
WHEREAS, there are more than 180,000 people employed by small businesses in the Augusta Metro
Area,which comprises approximately 18%of employment and payroll of Richmond County proper; and
WHEREAS, the annual payroll of the small businesses in the Augusta Metropolitan Area tops $6 billion;
and
WHEREAS, In 2016, Georgia was named the top state in the nation in which to conduct business for the
fourth year in a row. Additionally, Georgia was ranked number two in the country for fastest growth of
women-owned businesses, top five for black-owned businesses, and scored an "A" for Small Business
Friendliness. These accolades are evidence of the achievements of small businesses throughout our
community and state; and
WHEREAS, the City of Augusta is proud to be a city where entrepreneurs and small business owners
can thrive and prosper; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Augusta, Georgia has proclaimed April 30 — May 6, 2017 as
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK in the City of Augusta, and encourage all citizens of Augusta to join me in
patronizing the small businesses throughout our city.
IN WITNESS WHEROF, WE have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of Augusta, Georgia, to
be affixed this 2nd day of May,2017.
ATTEST:
its Mayor
Commissioner Wil m Fennoy As its Mayor Pro m
C m issionerBen asan ssioner Den dliams
Commissi e Frantom Commi Wa uilfo e /
/ frt. ommissioner A rson Co � issioner Sa mie Sia• •
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As i / ler Co issioner Marion Williams i m issioner G,