Business Appreciation Month

P R O C L A M A T I O N

 oo0oo

BUSINESS APPRECIATION MONTH

WHEREAS, Arlington businesses play a pivotal role in strengthening our Commonwealth by embracing job creation, innovative technologies, and employing a diverse workforce to preserve the economic well-being of all our citizens; and

WHEREAS, Arlington businesses provide over 227,0200 jobs to our citizens throughout the County and offer a variety of services and products worldwide; and

WHEREAS, Arlington’s businesses operate in diverse industries, including cybersecurity, healthcare IT, education technology, big data, clean and green technology, and aerospace and defense; and

WHEREAS, Arlington is currently home to four Fortune 1000 firms and 84 firms with annual revenues in excess of $100 million; and

WHEREAS, Arlington County is pleased to recognize the accomplishments of our existing businesses, entrepreneurs, small, minority and women-owned businesses, nonprofits and the major employers that contribute greatly to the economic recovery of our County; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting to offer the citizens of our County a unique opportunity to recognize Arlington businesses for the essential role they play in driving the new Arlington economy;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Christian Dorsey, Chair of the County Board of Arlington, Virginia, do hereby proclaim May 2019 as

BUSINESS APPRECIATION MONTH

in Arlington and call this observance to the attention of our residents in appreciation of all our businesses large and small.

Christian Dorsey, Chair