TITLE
Title
PROCLAIM NOVEMBER 15 - DECEMBER 31, 2023 AS "BUY LOCAL SEASON" IN GUILFORD COUNTY
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Commissioner Frankie T. Jones, Jr.
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PROCLAMATION
Proclamation
WHEREAS, Guilford County celebrates and supports local businesses and the contributions they make to our local economy and community; and
WHEREAS, according to the United States Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy’s 2022 Small Business profile, North Carolina is home to 994,576 small businesses representing 99.6% of the total businesses in the state that employ 1.7 million individuals in the private sector, or 44.4% of North Carolina employees; and
WHEREAS, according to the US Census’ 2020 Statistics of US Businesses, over 13,000 of these small businesses are located within Guilford County; and
WHEREAS, Triad Local First (TLF) is a non-profit organization that educates and advocates for citizens investing in the local economy, and provides networking and other opportunities for local business owners, farmers and supporters of the buy local movement; and
WHEREAS, local businesses generate 70% more local economic activity per square foot than big box retail stores and these businesses donate 250% more to community causes compared to big businesses; and
WHEREAS, citizens of and visitors to Guilford County can rest assured that their support of the “Buy Local Season” initiative will create jobs, boost the local economy and provide other essential resources needed for these small businesses to grow, expand and thrive.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Guilford County Board of Commissioners proclaims November 15 through December 31, 2023 as “BUY LOCAL SEASON” and encourages citizens to continue supporting small businesses and merchants throughout the year, especially during this holiday season.
ADOPTED this the 2nd day of November 2023.
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Proclaim November 15 - December 31, 2023 as "Buy Local Season" in Guilford County.
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