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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, We recognize the contributions that minority-owned businesses make to our
economy and way of life; and
WHEREAS, Minority-owned firms employ six million people and generate more than $1
trillion in annual economic output nationally; and
WHEREAS, Minority and small businesses serving Fort Collins enhance the quality of life for
residents through job creation, and they contribute to the local economy by providing needed products
and services; and
WHEREAS Minority and small business enterprises are the fastest growing segment of the
nation’s business community and are significant economic forces; and
WHEREAS, Minority entrepreneurs serve as leaders, mentors, teachers and models for our
youth who are business and civic leaders for tomorrow; and
WHEREAS, Minority Enterprise Week, a week sponsored by the Minority Business
Development Agency exists to recognize the contributions of the minority business community to the
U.S. economy; and
NOW THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim
September 13 - 19, a week in which we celebrate our business community, as
MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT WEEK
in Fort Collins in honor of minority-owned businesses and their contribution to the economy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins
this 15th day of September, A.D. 2020.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk