May 1, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
Smithville Mayor Josh Miller urges you to join him and the City of Smithville in celebrating small businesses May 2-8 during the 58th Annual National Small Business Week in the U.S.
Mayor Miller Friday issued a City of Smithville Proclamation to commemorate Small Business Week.
“Small businesses are critically important to the overall economic health of our city, county, state and country because they create jobs, boost our local economy and contribute to the growth of our neighborhoods. Small businesses deserve all the support they can get from us as citizens and consumers in order for them to thrive and grow, especially after the hardships many have endured due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Mayor Miller.
The City of Smithville Proclamation is as follows:
WHEREAS, The City of Smithville celebrates our local small businesses in the contributions they make to our local economy and community; and
WHEREAS, Small businesses employs over 48% of the working population in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Small businesses contribute positively to the local economy by supplying jobs and generating tax revenue; and
WHEREAS, Small businesses are crucial to the overall economic health of the United States; and
WHEREAS, The City of Smithville supports our local businesses that create jobs, boost our local economy, and preserve our neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, Advocacy groups as well as public and private organizations across the country have endorsed Small Business Week the first week in May.
NOW, THEREFORE I, JOSH MILLER, MAYOR OF SMITHVILLE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM MAY 2-8, 2021 TO BE IN OUR CITY SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
Mayor Josh Miller
City of Smithville