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Honoring the recipients of the 2024 Saint Paul Business Awards.
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WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has a prosperous, engaged, and thriving business community that is one of our City’s most valuable resources; and
WHEREAS, Saint Paul businesses provide jobs and services to residents and a solid foundation for our City’s growth and prosperity; and
WHEREAS, these businesses deserve not only the City’s support but recognition for their many contributions to our community; and
WHEREAS, as part of the City’s efforts to recognize the outstanding businesses that call Saint Paul home, the City initiated the Saint Paul Business Awards in 2017 to honor local businesses that provide critical services, contribute to our community, invest in their employees, and are committed to our values of equity and diversity; and
WHEREAS, of the more than 68 nominations from the general public, 39 businesses were eligible to be considered for recognition; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Saint Paul City Council, that we do hereby grant the 2024 Saint Paul Business Awards, on this 9th day of October in the year two thousand twenty-four to:
• Flava Café - Alice O'Brien Award, 623 University Ave W (Ward 1) - Honoring a woman-owned business that is committed to equity and empowerment,
• The Curl District, 674 Smith Ave S (Ward 2) - New Kid on the Block Award - Honoring a business that has opened in Saint Paul within the last five years,
• Tiffany’s Sports Lounge, 2052 Ford Parkway #1932 (Ward 3) - Traditions Award - Honoring a business that has been active in Saint Paul for at least twenty years,
• Willie’s American Guitars, 1381 N Eustis St (Ward 4) - People’s Choice Awards - Recognizing a business that is recognized for its excellence by Saint Paul residents, and
• Storehouse Grocers, 781 E 7th St (Ward 7) - Good Neighbor Award - Honoring a business that has shown dedication in improving the community.