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B. PRC2025-010 A Proclamation In Recognition of National Small Business Week and to Honor Businesses in Smyrna Celebrating 20, 25, 30-, 40-, 55- and 60-Year Anniversaries Mayor Derek Norton read and Andrea Worthy, Economic Development Director, presented the following proclamation: A PROCLAMATION BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SMYRNA In Recognition of National Small Business Week and to Honor Businesses in Smyrna Celebrating 20, 25, 30-, 40-, 55-, and 60-Year Anniversaries Whereas, the President of the United States has proclaimed National Small Business Week every year since 1963 to highlight the programs and services available to entrepreneurs through the U.S. Small Business Administration and other government agencies; and Whereas, this country's 32.5 million small businesses create nearly two out of three jobs in our economy, the City of Smyrna supports and joins in this national effort to help America's small businesses do what they do best - grow their business, create jobs, and ensure that our local communities remain as vibrant tomorrow as they are today; and Whereas, in 2025, the following small businesses in Smyrna are celebrating 20 years in our community: The Realty Group (Graciela Vizcarra), Mitchell Metals, Woodchase Academy, Dr. Gary Weichbrodt MD, Fischer Orthodontic

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