THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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WHEREAS, local Chambers of Commerce are the voice of small business, representing nearly every community on the peninsula and collaborating through the Chambers of Commerce of San Mateo County Alliance; and
WHEREAS, local Chambers provide necessary business education, forums, and trainings on a variety of topics that are essential to the success of small businesses, but that they oftentimes cannot afford; and
WHEREAS, local Chambers, with their professional executives, staff and volunteer leaders, work year-round for their communities to, 1) Create a strong local economy, 2) Promote the community, 3) Provide networking opportunities, and 4) Represent the interests of business to government; and
WHEREAS, businesses are encouraged to join their local Chambers of Commerce and to attend the San Mateo County Business Expo on September 22, 2010 at the San Mateo County Events Center;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County hereby designates September 20th-24th, 2010 as “SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHAMBER WEEK” in San Mateo County.
SUPERVISORS:
RICHARD S. GORDON, PRESIDENT
MARK CHURCH
CAROLE GROOM
ROSE JACOBS GIBSON
ADRIENNE J. TISSIER
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Attest: Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors