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While campaigning in the federal election I thoroughly enjoyed the experiences I had mainstreeting in down-town Yorkton. The variety, quality and professionalism of the

businesses and busi-ness owners I met was exceptional. Small business are vital to our communities – pro-viding goods and ser-vices plus playing an integral part in sup-

porting charitable and community causes. Small businesses can be particularly vulner-able to economic barri-ers and shifts. That is why having a local and active Chamber of

Commerce and a sup-portive municipal gov-ernment that values small business goes a long way in building confidence and growth. I am so pleased to com-mend the city of

Yorkton and it’s small business community for their dialogue, cooperation and will-ingness to work togeth-er for a common cause – a great quality of life for the citizens in

Yorkton and the sur-rounding region.

Cathay Wagantall,

Member of Parliament

Yorkton-Melville

Sask government thanks small businesses

Local MP says Yorkton business vital

I believe small-business owners contribute person-ally and financially to the overall well-being of our community. Many work long hours and take risks to build a successful busi-ness in order to provide for their family, their employ-ees and the community. What small-business own-ers create strengthens the economy and provides employment and income opportunities for individu-als and families within the local community. Typically, small-business owners and employees are those who volunteer their time and donate back to the commu-nity. Yorkton has many fine examples of these described people.

The provincial govern-ment, and I as the MLA for Yorkton, recognize and acknowledge the contribu-tion small businesses make to our economy. Aside from jobs, small businesses are key to larger businesses and corporations’ success because they provide important supplies and supports which all contrib-ute back to the economy as a whole.

Small-businesses also contribute to provincial

revenues through taxes which helps the govern-ment deliver services and build infrastructure. They are an important partner in our government’s goal to

keep Saskatchewan strong and moving forward.

As a representative of the Provincial Government, I commit to work diligently to reduce barriers and cre-

ate an environment where small businesses can thrive. Overall, we strive for success and I offer a sincere ‘thank you’ for the contribution the small

business sector makes to Saskatchewan and Yorkton.

Greg OttebreitYorkton MLA

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Can you imagine what our province would be like if 98 per cent of the business community did not exist? Over 107,000 business doors would be closed and over 150,000 people would be without jobs. It’s small businesses that comprise 98 per cent of Saskatchewan’s busi-ness community and they play a huge role in keeping the province’s economy thriving!

A small busi-ness, as defined by Saskatchewan’s Ministry of the

Economy, is one that employs fewer than 50 people. Most often, a small business is oper-ated by an independ-ent owner – an individ-ual or a family. Small businesses are often described as the “back-bone of the commun-ity” by providing goods and services and jobs.

Diane Helbig, an author and busi-ness and leadership development coach describes small busi-nesses as “lean, smart, complex – eternally entrepreneurial – not just small versions

of big business.” In Yorkton, we have hun-dreds of examples of entrepreneurs such as owners of hair salons, construction compan-ies, consulting com-panies, print shops, manufacturing com-

panies, retail shops, restaurants, vehicle and equipment dealer-ships, aviation services and the list goes on. These small business-es are owned by our friends and neighbours who employ our friends and neighbours. And across the province, these small business-es contribute to 31 per cent of the prov-ince’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The Ministry of the Economy reports that the number of small businesses in the province has steadily

increased between 2003 and 2013. Over 11,000 more small businesses exist in Saskatchewan in 2013 than in 2003! While big businesses may have more visibil-ity in a community, the small businesses are establishing and grow-ing. Jim Blasingame, an expert in small business and entrepre-neurship, suggests “in the marketplace, small businesses are the face and voice of human-ity, which provides them with a great advantage in the Age of the Customer.” As

a result, it’s not likely we will see the demise of the small business sector any time in the near future.

Small businesses are integral to the suc-cess of any commun-ity. On behalf of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce, I salute our small businesses for the goods, services and jobs they provide to our community.

Juanita Polegi,Executive Director

Yorkton Chamber of Commerce

Chamber of Commerce salutes small business

The thrust behind the Yorkton Business Improvement District, or YBID, is small busi-ness. Small business really is the backbone of the economy not only here in Yorkton but around the world.

When you look at lar-ger business or major corporations they sim-ply did not start out as big business or corpora-tions with hundreds of employees and sales in the millions. They were small. One or two people with an idea, a plan, and usually a small amount of money and a friendly banker.

Over time if things go right, a small busi-ness grows and gets bigger. This is not true of all businesses, some stay small and make a good living for them-selves, their families and their employees.

One case in point is the local H&R Block Income Tax Company

in Yorkton. It was a small operation, they grew with a few new employees into a lar-ger rented facility, now after several years of hard work, quality service and risking thousands of dollars, they find themselves just opening up in a

new building on West Broadway.

H&R Block Yorkton, is a great example of why people get involved in a small business in the first place. If your currently involved in a home based business, you may be happy there, or you may want

to move to a small store front operation with dreams and plans to grow bigger in the future.

The City of Yorkton

and other Yorkton busi-ness organizations are ready willing and able to help you reach your dreams. The YBID can help you too. If you have

questions, we provide answers and assistance in your small business needs, and we have no fees. Call us at 306. 783.9243

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Small business gives back to the community

GIVING BACK – Local small business often gives back to the community, whether that means proj-ects like the Health Foundation’s different campaigns for medical equipment or the Community Clubhouse at Century Field, annual events like the Terry Fox Run or local charities like Habitat for Humanity, whenever there is a cause in the Yorkton area there is a small business nearby to support it. Whether they contribute money, time or items that support the cause, their contribution is appreciated.