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Ci t�y of <br /> 7550 Sunwood Drive NW.Ramsey,MN 55303 <br /> R"SEY City Hall: 763.427.1410 .Fax: 763.427.5543 <br /> www.cityoframsey.com <br /> Mayoral Proclamation DeclaringNovember 25 2023 as <br /> Small Business Saturday <br /> WHEREAS, the government of Ramsey, Minnesota, celebrates our local small <br /> businesses and the contributions they make to our local economy and community; and <br /> WHEREAS, according to the United States Small Business Administration, there are <br /> over 33 million small businesses in the United States, small businesses represent 99.9% of <br /> firms with paid employees, small businesses are responsible for 62% of net new jobs created <br /> since 1995, and small businesses employ 46.4% of the employees in the private sector in the <br /> United States, and <br /> WHEREAS, 72% of consumers understand the importance of supporting the small <br /> businesses in their community on Small Business Saturday®, and 72% report that the day makes <br /> them want to Shop Small all year long; and <br /> WHEREAS, an estimated $17.9 billion was spent by U.S. consumers who shopped and <br /> dined at small businesses on Small Business Saturday in 2022; and <br /> WHEREAS, Ramsey, Minnesota supports our local businesses that create jobs, boost our <br /> local economy, and preserve our communities; and <br /> WHEREAS, advocacy groups, as well as public and private organizations, across the <br /> country have endorsed the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday. <br /> Now, Therefore, I, Mayor Kuzma of the City of Ramsey, Minnesota do hereby <br /> proclaim, November 25, 2023, as <br /> SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY <br /> And urge the residents of our community, and communities across the country, to support <br /> small businesses and merchants on Small Business Saturday and throughout the year. <br /> Mayor <br />