The St. Louis Park City Council passed a proclamation this week observing “National Small Business Week” May 4 – 10, 2025.

National Small Business Week, observed in the U.S. for more than 60 years, recognizes the essential and significant contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. Small businesses create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business.

By promoting National Small Business Week, the City of St. Louis Park continues its longstanding tradition of recognizing its more than 2,100 local businesses and all that they contribute to enrich the economic and social fabric of the community.

Proclamation 

The proclamation reads:

Whereas, St. Louis Park celebrates, recognizes and values the dedication and entrepreneurial spirit within its business community; and

Whereas, small businesses are the backbone of St. Louis Park’s economy; and

Whereas, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are nearly 547,500 small businesses in Minnesota, representing 99.5 percent of Minnesota businesses, 45.4 percent of the working population, and employing 1.2 million people; and

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, St. Louis Park supports and joins in this national recognition to help its small businesses do what they do best: create jobs and ensure that our community remains as vibrant tomorrow as they are today; and

Whereas, the people of St. Louis Park are grateful to the more than 2,100 locally owned businesses within the city for their generous contributions to the local economy and quality of life we all enjoy.

Now therefore, let it be known that the mayor and city council do hereby recognize May 4 through 10, 2025, as “National Small Business Week” in the City of St. Louis Park and reminds residents of the importance of this community celebration which acknowledges and celebrates the achievements made by small businesses, both locally and nationally.