Proclamation for Small Business Week (October 15th to 21st, 2023)

Whereas Small Business Week has been recognized across Canada since 1981 as an opportunity to celebrate the small business owners who provide essential services, local jobs, and an invaluable touchpoint in our communities; and

Whereas the Business Development Bank of Canada organizes Small Business Week to pay tribute to Canadian entrepreneurs; and

Whereas this year’s theme is “Let’s talk solutions for today’s business challenges” to recognize the immense challenges and exciting opportunities that Canadian entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) face from coast to coast to coast; and

Whereas the Town of Arnprior recognizes the importance of small businesses to the growth and development of our Town and County; and

Whereas the Town of Arnprior will continue to bring awareness of opportunities to support local small businesses by:

• Shopping – through participation in the Live, Love, Local program;
• Sharing – through sharing messaging from local businesses;
• Suggesting – through recommending that local businesses add themselves to the Town of Arnprior Business Directory.

Now Therefore I, Lisa McGee, Mayor, do hereby proclaim October 15th to 21st, 2023 as Small Business Week in the Town of Arnprior and encourage local residents to shop, learn about and support local small businesses across the Town of Arnprior.

Lisa McGee, Mayor
Town of Arnprior