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Accepting a gift from Clear Channel for supporting the Saint Paul City Council's Business Awards program to recognize five outstanding 2024 Saint Paul businesses.
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WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Business Awards Program was launched in 2017 (RES 17-107) to recognize the outstanding businesses that call Saint Paul home; and
WHEREAS, the program recognizes local businesses that provide critical services, contribute to the City's community, invest in their employees and are committed to Saint Paul's values of equity and diversity; and
WHEREAS, since the program's inception, forty-two Saint Paul businesses--small businesses to major employers and new start-ups to generations-old family firms--have been honored for their role in making Saint Paul a vibrant and prosperous city; and
WHEREAS, Clear Channel has offered to digitally display the five 2024 Saint Paul businesses who will receive their awards on October 9th at a special City Council meeting in the following five categories:
Alice O’Brien Award: honoring a women-owned business that is committed to equity and empowerment.
Good Neighbor Award: honoring a business that shows a dedication to improving the community.
New Kid on the Block Award: honoring a business that has opened in Saint Paul within the last five years.
People’s Choice Award: honoring a business that is recognized for its excellence by Saint Paul residents.
Traditions Award: honoring a business that has been active in Saint Paul for at least twenty years; and
WHEREAS, Clear Channel will showcase the award winners at all of their six Saint Paul digital billboard locations from October 10, 2024 to November 10, 2024, such donation having an approximate value of $30,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes and supports the business community who continues to be vital partners in making the City of Saint Paul a great place to live, work and do business, and believes that this recognition not only serves a public p...
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