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City of <br /> Elk - Request for Action <br /> River O. <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor and Council 6.2 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Presentations,Awards, and May 5, 2014 Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist <br /> Recognition <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Proclaim National Small Business Week May 12-16, Brian Beeman,Economic Development Director <br /> 2014 Reviewed by <br /> Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Action Requested <br /> Mayor to read the proclamation recognizing National Small Business Week as May 12— 16, 2014. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> Since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small <br /> Business Week,which recognizes the critical contributions of America's entrepreneurs and small business <br /> owners. <br /> More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of <br /> every three new jobs in the U.S. each year. <br /> As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity <br /> to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners,and others from all 50 states <br /> and U.S. territories. Every day,they're working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive <br /> innovation,and increase America's global competitiveness. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> None <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ Proclamation <br /> P a w E A E U s r <br /> Template Updated 4/14 INIM UREI <br />