Small businesses, the backbone of the American economy, are being honored this week, May 13th through May 23rd. Gretchen A. Hellar, Mayor of Sandpoint, proclaimed the week Small Business Week of Sandpoint and calls upon citizens to join in saluting small business men and women.
“During good economic times, we can forget the importance of strong business leadership; but in tough economic times, we look for and seek those leaders to weather through the storm and create jobs and prosperity,” said Amy Little, executive director of the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce. “On behalf of the Chamber’s board of directors, we are pleased to recognize the tireless efforts and sacrifices made by our business owners.”
As part of the festivities small business owner Michelle Anderson will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, May 20th at her new business, Pend Oreille Health Care, located at 710 Superior Street, Ste. B. Food and refreshments will be served, and the general public is invited to attend.
Additionally, the Chamber will continue to run the Economic and Recovery Workshop series available to the general public at no cost. On Tuesday, May 19th they will host Personal Financial Planning for Displaced Employees presented by Williams & Parsons at the Idaho Department of Labor, located at 2101 W. Pine Street, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. On May 21st Williams & Parsons presents Nonprofit Taxation & the Law from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Luther Park at Sandpoint, located at 501 Olive Avenue.
Hundreds of small business owners in Sandpoint exemplify the freedoms enjoyed as Americans – the freedom to produce, to create wealth, to earn and save and invest, and to make opportunities for others, stated the proclamation. The entrepreneurs remind citizens the importance of economic freedom and contributions small business owners make to the economy and entire way of life. Through the wealth they create, new and enhanced products and services, and jobs they provide to Sandpoint citizens, small business owners ensure Idaho and America will continue to grow and prosper in freedom and opportunity.
The City of Sandpoint and Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the multitudes of small business owners who contribute to make this area a great place to live and work.
For more information about the National Small Business Week, visit www.NationalSmallBusinessWeek.com and learn ways to recognize small business owners in the Greater Sandpoint area.
Photo Caption: Pictured on left is Michelle Anderson, owner of small business Pend Oreille Health Care, and on right Kathy Hubbard, member of the Chamber’s Business Development committee, witnessing Gretchan A. Hellar signing the proclamation of Small Business Week Sandpoint for May 17th through May 23rd.
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