HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13915 (Appreciation Small Business 2015)RESOLUTION NO. 13915
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SAN RAFAEL SMALL BUSINESSES
WHEREAS, Small Businesses make up an essential part of the economic health of the City of San
Rafael and contribute to the vibrancy of life in San Rafael; and
WHEREAS, Small Businesses help create a strong local economy, provide valuable products and
services to residents and businesses, and provide employment and leadership opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael supports the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce, which functions as
a highly successful resource for Small Businesses; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael congratulates the Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year
nominees - Bellam Self Storage & Boxes, Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership, Marin Ace,
Minto and Wilkie Insurance Agency, NorthBay Biz, Pacific Sun Media Co., Right at Home Marin,
Robert C. Placak & Associates, and Working Solutions; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael supports the San Rafael Business Improvement District, which
advocates for Downtown Small Businesses and provides Small Business support; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael appreciates the valuable training and other resources provided by the
many Small Business support organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce, the Business Improvement District, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, Marin Small
Business Development Center (part of the Small Business Administration), Working Solutions, Service
Core of Retired Executives (SCORE), Canal Alliance, Venture Greenhouse, Sparkpoint Marin, Marin
Employment Connection, and education partners such Dominican University and College of Marin; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael and the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce want to recognize the
contribution of Small Businesses to the San Rafael community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael
designate May 4-8, 2015 as Small Business Week and express sincere appreciation for the contributions
of the Chamber of Commerce, lthe Hispanic Chamber, the Business Improvement District, and all Small
Businesseswit m the City n Rafael.
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