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Happy Small Business Week
October 18, 2020Happy Small Business Week!
Small Business Week is October 18th to the 24th, and it gives us another opportunity to celebrate all that small businesses do for our economy and community.
This has not been an easy year to be in business. I would like to thank our businesses for all the hard work and resiliency they have shown over the last year.
The Town of Pincher Creek currently has 396 licensed businesses. Most of our local businesses are in these top three NAICS categories: construction, other services and retail trade. In 2020 so far, we have issued 49 new business licenses.
Town Council recognizes that the small business community is the backbone of our economy. According to the Economic Developers of Alberta, 80-90% of new business investment comes from your existing business community. We are pleased to be collaborating with the Chamber of Commerce on the Business Recovery Support Program to assist in growing stronger businesses.
Town Council is also proud to be supporting the Pincher Creek & District Awards of Excellence again this year. We would like to congratulate all the nominees for a job well done and for your contribution to your community.
Although it has been a challenging year, it has also been inspiring to watch our local entrepreneurs find creative ways to serve customers, sell products and pivot their business models. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to Pincher Creek. Our local businesses need us, and I would like to remind everyone to support and shop local!
Happy Small Business Week, and thank you to all Pincher Creek business owners!
Mayor Don Anderberg
NAICS: North American Industry Classification System
81 - Other services (except public administration)
This sector comprises establishments, not classified to any other sector, primarily engaged in repairing, or performing general or routine maintenance, on motor vehicles, machinery, equipment and other products to ensure that they work efficiently; providing personal care services, funeral services, laundry services and other services to individuals, such as pet care services and photo finishing services; organizing and promoting religious activities; supporting various causes through grant-making, advocating (promoting) various social and political causes, and promoting and defending the interests of their members. Private households are also included.
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