HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-16Resolution 2026-16
A Resolution Recognizing Small Business Week
in the Town of Pulaski, Virginia
WHEREAS, small businesses are a vital part of the Town of Pulaski's economy, providing jobs, services, and
opportunities that support the prosperity of our community; and
WHEREAS, small businesses across Pulaski represent the entrepreneurial spirit of our residents and contribute
to the strength, diversity, and resilience of the local economy; and
WHEREAS, business owners invest their time, talent, and resources to serve the needs of residents, visitors,
and other businesses throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Pulaski values and supports the contributions of small businesses in all sectors,
including retail, services, manufacturing, construction, hospitality, and professional services; and
WHEREAS, small businesses contribute to the unique character and identity of the Town of Pulaski, helping
shape the places where residents gather, work, shop, and connect with one another; and
WHEREAS, the Pulaski Economic Development Authority works in partnership with the Town to support
entrepreneurship, encourage business investment, and promote economic opportunity throughout the
community; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Pulaski joins communities across the nation in recognizing Small Business Week
during the first week of May as a time to celebrate the contributions of local businesses and entrepreneurs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, hereby
proclaims the first week of May as Small Business Week in the Town of Pulaski and recognizes the many
contributions of small businesses to the community's economic vitality and quality of life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council encourages residents and visitors to shop local, dine
local, and support the small businesses that help make Pulaski a strong and thriving community.
This resolution is effective upon adoption and is hereby adopted on this 51" day of May 2026 by the duly
recorded vote of the Town Council of Pulaski, Virginia as follows:
Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Sunshine N. Cope- Aye Steven W. Erickson- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Joel B. Burchett- Aye
Mayor Collins- Aye
TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA
W. Shannon Collins
Mayor
A EST
ivia C. Hale
Clerk of Council