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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown, Texas, celebrates our local small businesses and the
contributions they make to our local economy and community; and
WHEREAS, Small Business Saturday, observed on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, encourages
individuals to support small businesses and shop local, fostering economic growth and vitality in our
neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, 97% of consumers who shopped on Small Business Saturday® agree that small
businesses are essential to their community; and 96% of consumers who shopped on Small Business
Saturday® agree that shopping at small, independently-owned businesses supports their commitment
to making purchases that have a positive social, economic, and environmental impact and reported the
day makes them want to shop or eat at small, independently-owned businesses all year long, not just
during the holiday season; and
WHEREAS, supporting small businesses strengthens the social fabric of our communities and
creates a ripple effect, bolstering employment opportunities, increasing tax revenue, and promoting a
sense of pride and unity among the citizens of Georgetown, Texas.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSH SCHROEDER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TX,
do hereby proclaim November 25, 2023, as
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
And let us join together to celebrate Small Business Saturday and continue to make our
community vibrant, prosperous, and welcoming to all throughout the year.