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Honoring the recipients of the 2023 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 35 businesses that were nominated, 21 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 2023 Saint Paul Business Awards, on this 25th day of October in the year two thousand twenty-three, to:
Conny’s Creamy Cone, 1197 N Dale Street (Ward 5) - Traditions Award - Honoring a business that has been active in Saint Paul for at least twenty years,
Dabbler Depot, 1545 7th Street (Ward 3) - Good Neighbor Award - Honoring a business that has shown dedication in improving the community,
InControl, 370 Wabasha Street N, Floor 12 (Ward 2) - Alice O'Brien Award - Honoring a woman-owned business that is committed to equity and empowerment,
Swede Hollow Café, 725 7th Street E (Ward 7) - People’s Choice Awards - Recognizing a business that is recognized for its excellence by Saint Paul residents, and
Wildflyer Coffee, 1362 7th Street W (Ward 2) - New Kid on the Block Award - Honoring a business that has opened in Saint Paul within the last five years.