Kane County Board Encourages Small Business Saturday and Giving Tuesday
Kane County Connects Staff 12/2/2024 4:00AM
The Kane County Board, through a proclamation, encourages residents to participate in Small Business Saturday and Giving Tuesday, two initiatives that support local businesses and strengthen community ties.
Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce
Algonquin / Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce
Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce
St. Charles Chamber of Commerce
Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce
Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce
Greater Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY ANDGIVING TUESDAY IN KANE COUNTY
WHEREAS, Small Business Saturday, launched as an annual celebration on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, highlights the important role small businesses play in Kane
County’s economy; and
WHEREAS, small business owners are the heart of downtowns in many cities and villages, creating unique destinations for dining and shopping that foster local pride, and attract both residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, small businesses employ 46.8% of the employees in the private sector in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Small Business Saturday encourages everyone to shop locally, celebrating the contributions of small business owners and their employees in strengthening our sense of community and driving growth; and
WHEREAS, Giving Tuesday, established as a national day of giving on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, inspires philanthropy, volunteerism and community service as citizens
come together to support causes that matter to them; and
WHEREAS, Kane County encourages participation in Giving Tuesday by inviting citizens to give back in personally meaningful ways, helping to build a stronger, more compassionate community; and
WHEREAS, Giving Tuesday serves as a reminder of the power of collective generosity, urging individuals to support charitable causes that improve the lives of others and
contribute to the well-being of our community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Kane County Board members of the Kane County Board, encourage residents to take part in Small Business Saturday and
participate in Giving Tuesday to help create a thriving, caring and prosperous future for all.
Passed by the Kane County Board on November 12, 2024
