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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 2, 2017
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-I
SUBJECT: National Small Business Week Proclamation
DEPARTMENT: Economic Development
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
National Small Business Week Steve Brantley, Director of Economic
Proclamation Development, (919) 245-2326
Yvonne Scar lett, Business Retention
Economic Developer, (919) 245-2327
PURPOSE: To approve a proclamation whereby Orange County joins the Small Business
Administration to designate the week of April 30 through May 6, 2017 as National Small
Business Week, and honor small businesses for their contributions to the economy of the
nation, state and county.
BACKGROUND: Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a
proclamation announcing National Small Business Week and recognizing the critical
contributions of America's entrepreneurs and small business owners. Small businesses create
nearly two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year, and employ more than half of all
working Americans.
As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the
opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and
other small business ventures from all 50 states and U.S. territories. The agency is working
every day to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase
America's global competitiveness.
Orange County Economic Development will be sponsoring events that will celebrate small
businesses in Orange County during the first week of May.
Orange County and the Board of County Commissioners offer several initiatives that
successfully assist in the retention, growth and recruitment of local businesses in our
community. These resources include the small business and agri-business loan grant
programs, and the LAUNCH incubator, which are all funded by the 1/4 cent sales tax proceeds
(Article 46) to support economic development.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with approval of the
proclamation.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice goal is applicable to
this item:
GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY
The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary
for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their
dependents.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the
Chair to sign the proclamation on behalf of the Board.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, America's progress has been driven by pioneers who think big, take risks and
work hard; and
WHEREAS, from the storefront shops that anchor Main Street to the high-tech startups that
keep America on the cutting edge, small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the
cornerstones of our nation's promise; and
WHEREAS, small business owners and Main Street businesses have energy and a passion
for what they do; and
WHEREAS, when we support small business, jobs are created and local communities
preserve their unique culture; and
WHEREAS, because this country's 28 million small businesses create nearly two out of three
jobs in our economy, we cannot resolve ourselves to create jobs and spur economic growth in
America and Orange County without discussing ways to support our entrepreneurs; and
WHEREAS, the President of the United States has proclaimed National Small Business Week
every year since 1963 to highlight the programs and services available to entrepreneurs
through the U.S. Small Business Administration and other government agencies; and
WHEREAS, Orange County supports and joins in this national effort to help American's and
Orange County's small businesses do what they do best — grow their business, create jobs,
and ensure that our communities remain as vibrant tomorrow as they are today;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim
April 30 through May 6, 2017 as "NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK" in celebration of the
many Orange County small businesses.
THIS THE 2nd DAY OF MAY, 2017.
Mark Dorosin, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners