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NJ SR46
Resolution
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
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Encourages New Jersey residents to observe and support "Small Business Saturday" on the Saturday following Thanksgiving by patronizing small businesses in their communities
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Recognizes approximately 800,000 small businesses in New Jersey employing an estimated 1.7 million workers across industries including finance, health care, arts, real estate, manufacturing, and retail
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Acknowledges "Small Business Saturday" was initiated by American Express in 2010 to help smaller businesses compete with "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday" promotions from larger retailers
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Notes the program provides financial incentives to consumers through credit card credits and subsidized advertising for participating small businesses
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Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Legislative Description
Urges NJ residents to continue to support "Small Business Saturday."
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
1/9/2024