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Senate
Resolution 992
By:
Senator Schaefer of the 50th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Stephens County for being designated this state's newest
Entrepreneur Friendly community.
WHEREAS,
on January 15, 2008, Stephens County became the 76th community in this state to
be named Entrepreneur Friendly by the Georgia Department of Economic
Development; and
WHEREAS,
this designation indicates that the Stephens County community has developed an
environment that is welcoming to small businesses and entrepreneurs;
and
WHEREAS,
approximately 91 percent of Stephens County's 1,048 companies are small
businesses with fewer than 20 employees; and
WHEREAS,
to earn this designation, Stephens County completed the Entrepreneur Friendly
program with the assistance of the Georgia Department of Economic Development;
and
WHEREAS,
the county analyzed its entrepreneurial and small business environment and
developed strategies to help foster the growth of this critical business
segment; and
WHEREAS,
being awarded this designation makes qualified entrepreneurs and small business
owners in Stephens County eligible for customized market data, such as
demographic business information, which will help give them a competitive edge;
and
WHEREAS,
the county is also eligible for an Entrepreneur-Friendly Implementation Fund
grant to assist it with implementing long-term programs that support its
entrepreneurs and small businesses; and
WHEREAS,
Stephens County's goal is to create an entrepreneur friendly environment and
build entrepreneur and small business strategies into its overall economic
development strategies.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
Stephens County for being designated this state's newest Entrepreneur Friendly
community and commend it for its efforts to encourage and support entrepreneurs
and small businesses in its community.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is hereby authorized and
directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Stephens
County Entrepreneur Friendly Committee.