HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 86-90 - Proclaiming May 18-24 Small Business Week in Eden Prairie - CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 86-90
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 18 - 24, 1986 AS
SMALL BUSINESS MEEK IN EDEN PRAIRIE
WHEREAS, there are 15. 2 million small businesses in the United States ;
and
WHEREAS , businesses employing fewer than 500 persons comprise more than
99% of Minnesota 's .105 ,516 private enterprises ; and
WHEREAS , Minnesota businesses with fewer than 20 employees employ more
than 85°0 of the State ' s work force; and
WHEREAS , from 1969 - 1976, businesses with fewer than 500 employees
generated 86. 7 of all new jobs nationwide and 66% of employment growth from
businesses with 20 or fewer employees ; and
WHEREAS , 50% of all inventions , innovations and patents are developed
by small businesses ; and
WHEREAS , the growth and prosperity of Minnesota 's small business is
essential to the economic well being of our State;
WHEREAS , there are many small businesses in the City of Eden Prairie
and the growth and prosperity of these small businesses is very important to
the economic well being of our City ;
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED, that in recognition of the fact that
Small Business is big in the USA, both in innovations and employment, we hereby
proclaim May 18 - 24, 1986 as SMALL BUSINESS WEEK IN EDEN PRAIRIE.
ADOPTED by the City Council of Eden Prairie this 6th day of May , 1986.
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ATTEST: SEAL
J D. Fra`, - C t Clerk