Declaration of Independent Retailer's Week
Whereas, The Midwest Independent Retailers Association is a multi-3tate trade organization that represents thousands of independent retailers operating in the Midwest;
Whereas, For over 100 years the Midwest Independent Retailers Association has made it a priority to help independent retailers work to comply with state, federal, and local regulations.
Whereas, The Midwest Independent Retailers Association has developed relationships with departments and agencies throughout all levels of government to better assist its members; and
Whereas, An independent retailer is someone who is completely responsible for the welfare of his or her own business, often building that business from the ground up; and
Whereas, Independent Retailers make personal sacrifices and work long hours to ensure their businesses thrive; and
Whereas, Independent Retailers take extra pride in the goods and services that they provide to their customers; and
Whereas, Independent Retailers enrich our communities by preserving the culture of the neighborhoods that they serve; and
Whereas, Independent Retailers are the backbone of our economy and create thousands of local jobs for Chicagoans; and
Whereas, When we support independent retailers we are supporting the growth and prosperity of Chicago; and
Be It Resolved, that we, the Mayor and members of the City of Chicago City Council, assembled this 18th day of September, 2019 A.D., do hereby proclaim September 23-27, 2019 as Independent Retailers Week; and
Be It Further Resolved, that an official copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the Midwest Independent Retailers Association.