IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION celebrating the contributions of Hispanic small businesses to Jackson County.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21414, October 2, 2023
INTRODUCED BY Manuel Abarca IV, DaRon McGee, Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Venessa Huskey, and Jeanie Lauer, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, the Hispanic community has made significant and lasting contributions to the success and growth of small businesses across the United States; and,
WHEREAS, Hispanic entrepreneurs have demonstrated exceptional dedication, creativity, and resilience in the face of challenges, driving innovation and job creation in various sectors of the economy; and,
WHEREAS, Hispanic-owned small businesses have played a crucial role in revitalizing neighborhoods, supporting local development, and fostering cultural exchanges, thereby enhancing social cohesion and understanding among diverse populations; and,
WHEREAS, nearly one in four new businesses is Hispanic-owned, with nearly five million Hispanic-owned businesses contributing over $800 billion to the American economy annually; and,
WHEREAS, there are over 375,000 Hispanic-owned, employer businesses dispersed across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, which collectively employ at least one employee other than the owner; and,
WHEREAS, Hispanic-owned employer businesses employ approximately one million workers, with an annual payroll exceeding $100 billion, demonstrating an impressive growth rate of 14% between 2012 and 2017 - more than twice as fast as the national average; and,
WHEREAS, in the decade preceding the pandemic, there was an increase of 34% in the number of Hispanic business owners, a stark comparison to the mere 1% increase among non-Hispanic business owners; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri that the Legislature hereby recognizes the significant contributions of Hispanic small busines...
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