2022 Small Business Week

Whereas Small Business Week has been recognized 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 in Canada to pay tribute to Canadian entrepreneurs; and

Whereas this year’s theme is “Dare to do things differently: Power up your growth!”. This theme recognizes and celebrates the outstanding contribution of Canadian entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) from 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 local businesses list on the Town of Arnprior Business Directory.

Now Therefore, I, Walter Stack, Mayor of the Town of Arnprior, Do Hereby Proclaim October 16-22, 2022 as Small Business Week in the Town of Arnprior and
encourage Arnprior residents to shop, learn about, and support their local small businesses.

Walter Stack, Mayor
Town of Arnprior