Carson City, NV -
November 19, 2012Governor Sandoval has issued a proclamation declaring Saturday November 24th
as Small Business Saturday in Nevada. The proclamation reinforces the
importance to and impact of small businesses on local economies throughout the
state.
A PROCLAMATION BY THE
GOVERNOR
WHEREAS,
November 24th marks the third annual Small Business Saturday, a day
to support the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and
preserve neighborhoods around the country; and
WHEREAS, Small
Business Saturday (SBS) was created in 2010 in response to small business
owners’ most pressing need: more customers; and
WHEREAS, in
2011, more than 2.7 million Facebook users, 230 public and private
organizations, 75 corporations and elected officials in all 50 states and
Washington D.C. declared their support for SBS; and
WHEREAS, last
year, more than 500,000 small business owners leveraged an online tool or
promotional materials for SBS and 15,000 businesses signed up for free Facebook
advertising to promote their products and services in the run up to SBS;
NOW, THEREFORE, I BRIAN SANDOVAL, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim November 24,
2012 as SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY IN
NEVADA.
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According to the SBA, small
businesses, those with 500 or fewer employees, account for 95.6% of the state’s
employers and employ 42% of the private-sector workforce in Nevada. “In Nevada, small business fuels our state’s
economy and will be a key factor in our economic recovery,” said Bruce
Breslow, Director of the Department of Business and Industry. The Department of
Business and Industry is the state agency designated by Governor Sandoval to
serve as his administration’s small business advocate.
Breslow joins Governor Sandoval in
encouraging Nevadans to support small businesses by shopping at local,
independently-owned retailers during the holiday season. “I encourage all Nevadans to support these
local entrepreneurs on Saturday and throughout the year. By including these
unique, local merchants in your holiday shopping traditions you keep
hard-earned local revenue within your community,” said Breslow. “Spending your dollars locally creates a
ripple effect, with local businesses more likely to
reinvest in the community through support of ancillary businesses and local charities.”
For more information about Small Business
Saturday or to locate participating small business retailers, visit www.shopsmall.com.
About the Department of Business &
Industry
The Nevada Department
of Business & Industry is a cabinet level agency in Nevada State
government. The mission of the Department is to protect consumers and promote
commerce. Our objective is to encourage and promote business
development and growth, and to ensure the legal operation of business in order
to protect consumers. These objectives are carried out through
maintaining a fair and competitive regulatory environment and eliminating
unnecessary and burdensome regulations when possible. In addition, Business and
Industry is committed to providing leadership for small businesses in the areas
of advocacy, navigating state government, access to capital and training.
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