HomeMy WebLinkAbout11. Proclamation No. 5 Series of 2017 Economic week
PROCLAMATION NO. 5, SERIES OF 2017
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK MAY 8-13, 2017 AND RECOGNIZING 2017 AS THE 91st
ANNIVERSARY OF THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the International Economic Development Council is the largest professional
economic development organization dedicated to serving economic developers;
WHEREAS, the International Economic Development Council provides leadership and
excellence in economic development for communities, members, and partners through
conferences, training courses, advisory services and research, in-depth publications, public
policy advocacy, and initiatives such as the Accredited Economic Development Organization
program and the Certified Economic Developer designation;
WHEREAS, economic developers promote economic well-being and quality of life for
their communities by creating, retaining, and expanding jobs that facilitate growth, enhance
wealth, and provide a stable tax base;
WHEREAS, economic developers stimulate and incubate entrepreneurism in order to
help establish the next generation of new businesses, which is the hallmark of the American
economy;
WHEREAS, economic developers are engaged in a wide variety of settings including
rural and urban, local, state, provincial, and federal governments, public-private partnerships,
chambers of commerce, universities, and a variety of other institutions;
WHEREAS, economic developers attract and retain high-quality jobs, develop vibrant
communities, and improve the quality of life in their regions; and
WHEREAS, economic developers work in the Town of Vail within the State of Colorado.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Vail do hereby
proclaim our support of May 8 – 13, 2017 as “Economic Development Week” in the Town of Vail
and remind individuals of the importance of this community celebration which supports
expanding career opportunities and improving quality of life.
Dated this 2ND day of May, 2017.
Vail Town Council Attest:
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Dave Chapin, Mayor Patty McKenny, Town Clerk