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City of San Rafael
Proclamation in Recognition of
SHOP SAN RAFAEL
WHEREAS, The City of San Rafael celebrates our local small businesses as they are essential contributors to
the economic health of the City of San Rafael; and
WHEREAS, According to the United States Small Business Administration, there are 34.7 million small
businesses in the United States, small businesses represent 99.7% of firms with paid employees,
small businesses are responsible for 61.1% of net new jobs created since 1995, and small
businesses employ 45.9% of the employees in the private sector in the United States; and
WHEREAS, 48 out of every 100 dollars spent when shopping with locally owned businesses remains in San
Rafael, versus 14 dollars when shopping non-local or zero dollars when shopping online; and
WHEREAS, Shopping with small businesses in San Rafael helps to enhance local character, stimulate
entrepreneurship, enhance community wellbeing, strengthen local decision making, reduce
environmental impact, and create local jobs; and
WHEREAS, The City of San Rafael appreciates the community’s willingness to “Go Local” by shopping and
dining in San Rafael, especially during our busy holiday season to help support our local
businesses and keep our tax dollars local.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael do hereby recognize and
proclaim the City of San Rafael’s support to “Shop San Rafael”, urge the residents of our community to support San
Rafael’s small businesses and merchants during the holiday season, and express sincere appreciation for the
contributions of all local businesses within the City of San Rafael.
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Kate Colin
Mayor
