Chamber, city team up to salute small business

SANDPOINT —Small businesses, the backbone of the American economy, are being honored this week, May 18-23.

Sandpoint Mayor Gretchen A. Hellar proclaimed the week Small Business Week of Sandpoint and called upon citizens to join in saluting small business men and women.   

“During good economic times, we can forget the importance of strong business leadership; but in tough economic times, we look for and seek those leaders to weather through the storm and create jobs and prosperity,” said Amy Little, executive director of the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce. “On behalf of the chamber’s board of directors, we are pleased to recognize the tireless efforts and sacrifices made by our business owners.”

Additionally, the chamber is continuing its Economic and Recovery Workshop series, available to the general public at no cost.Today, Williams & Parsons presents Nonprofit Taxation & the Law from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Luther Park at Sandpoint, located at 501 Olive Ave.

Hundreds of small business owners in Sandpoint exemplify the freedoms enjoyed as Americans – the freedom to produce, to create wealth, to earn and save and invest, and to make opportunities for others, stated the proclamation.  The entrepreneurs remind citizens the importance of economic freedom and contributions small business owners make to the economy and entire way of life.  Through the wealth they create, new and enhanced products and services, and jobs they provide to Sandpoint citizens, small business owners ensure Idaho and America will continue to grow and prosper in freedom and opportunity.

City and chamber officials thanked the  many small business owners who contribute to make this area a great place to live and work.

Information: www.National-SmallBusinessWeek.com