Proclamation: Business Appreciation Month 2023

PROCLAMATION

Business Appreciation Month December 2023

WHEREAS, small businesses play essential roles in strengthening our community through innovation, creation, and expansion; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Mead recognizes the accomplishments of Mead's entrepreneurs, small and medium­ sized businesses, and major employers that contribute greatly to building and sustaining Mead's economy; and

WHEREAS, the jobs created by the business community support the quality of life that Mead residents enjoy. Small businesses operate in diverse industries, including manufacturing, services, retail, marketing, agriculture; and

WHEREAS, the revenue generated by the business community allows the Town of Mead to provide services that positively affect the quality of life for its residents; and

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Colleen Whitlow, Mayor, of the Town of Mead, do hereby proclaim the month of December 2023 as Business Appreciation Month and encourage all residents to support our business community and their contributions to our economy by shopping locally.