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Local MP says Yorkton business vital While campaigning in the federal election I thoroughly enjoyed the experiences I had mainstreeting in downtown Yorkton. The variety, quality and professionalism of the
businesses and business owners I met was exceptional. Small business are vital to our communities – providing goods and services plus playing an integral part in sup-
porting charitable and community causes. Small businesses can be particularly vulnerable to economic barriers and shifts. That is why having a local and active Chamber of
Commerce and a supportive municipal government that values small business goes a long way in building confidence and growth. I am so pleased to commend the city of
Yorkton and it’s small business community for their dialogue, cooperation and willingness to work together for a common cause – a great quality of life for the citizens in
Yorkton and the surrounding region. Cathay Wagantall, Member of Parliament Yorkton-Melville
Sask government thanks small businesses I believe small-business owners contribute personally and financially to the overall well-being of our community. Many work long hours and take risks to build a successful business in order to provide for their family, their employees and the community. What small-business owners create strengthens the economy and provides employment and income opportunities for individuals and families within the local community. Typically, small-business owners and employees are those who volunteer their time and donate back to the community. Yorkton has many fine examples of these described people. The provincial government, and I as the MLA for Yorkton, recognize and acknowledge the contribution small businesses make to our economy. Aside from jobs, small businesses are key to larger businesses and corporations’ success because they provide important supplies and supports which all contribute back to the economy as a whole. Small-businesses also contribute to provincial
revenues through taxes which helps the government deliver services and build infrastructure. They are an important partner in our government’s goal to
keep Saskatchewan strong and moving forward. As a representative of the Provincial Government, I commit to work diligently to reduce barriers and cre-
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Chamber of Commerce salutes small business
Can you imagine what our province would be like if 98 per cent of the business community did not exist? Over 107,000 business doors would be closed and over 150,000 people would be without jobs. It’s small businesses that comprise 98 per cent of Saskatchewan’s business community and they play a huge role in keeping the province’s economy thriving! A small business, as defined by Saskatchewan’s Ministry of the
Economy, is one that employs fewer than 50 people. Most often, a small business is operated by an independent owner – an individual or a family. Small businesses are often described as the “backbone of the community” by providing goods and services and jobs. Diane Helbig, an author and business and leadership development coach describes small businesses as “lean, smart, complex – eternally entrepreneurial – not just small versions
of big business.” In Yorkton, we have hundreds of examples of entrepreneurs such as owners of hair salons, construction companies, consulting companies, print shops, manufacturing com-
panies, retail shops, restaurants, vehicle and equipment dealerships, aviation services and the list goes on. These small businesses are owned by our friends and neighbours who employ our friends and neighbours. And across the province, these small businesses contribute to 31 per cent of the province’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The Ministry of the Economy reports that the number of small businesses in the province has steadily
increased between 2003 and 2013. Over 11,000 more small businesses exist in Saskatchewan in 2013 than in 2003! While big businesses may have more visibility in a community, the small businesses are establishing and growing. Jim Blasingame, an expert in small business and entrepreneurship, suggests “in the marketplace, small businesses are the face and voice of humanity, which provides them with a great advantage in the Age of the Customer.” As
a result, it’s not likely we will see the demise of the small business sector any time in the near future. Small businesses are integral to the success of any community. On behalf of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce, I salute our small businesses for the goods, services and jobs they provide to our community. Juanita Polegi, Executive Director Yorkton Chamber of Commerce
Small business is the backbone of the ecomomy The thrust behind the Yorkton Business Improvement District, or YBID, is small business. Small business really is the backbone of the economy not only here in Yorkton but around the world. When you look at larger business or major corporations they simply did not start out as big business or corporations with hundreds of employees and sales in the millions. They were small. One or two people with an idea, a plan, and usually a small amount of money and a friendly banker. Over time if things go right, a small business grows and gets bigger. This is not true of all businesses, some stay small and make a good living for themselves, their families and their employees. One case in point is the local H&R Block Income Tax Company
in Yorkton. It was a small operation, they grew with a few new employees into a larger rented facility, now after several years of hard work, quality service and risking thousands of dollars, they find themselves just opening up in a
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Small business gives back to the community
GIVING BACK – Local small business often gives back to the community, whether that means projects like the Health Foundation’s different campaigns for medical equipment or the Community Clubhouse at Century Field, annual events like the Terry Fox Run or local charities like Habitat for Humanity, whenever there is a cause in the Yorkton area there is a small business nearby to support it. Whether they contribute money, time or items that support the cause, their contribution is appreciated.
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