Does your community have a small business that deserves to be recognized?
Saskatchewan East Enterprise Region Celebrates Small Business Week Oct. 17-21
Mark your calendars for October 17th to the 21st and join The Saskatchewan East Enterprise Region (SEER) in a celebration of the creativity, energy and determination of local entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurial spirit lies at the core of this nation's economy as the foundation for strong, forward moving communities. Competitive, innovative small businesses play a key role in keeping Saskatchewan's economy moving forward in an ever-changing marketplace. As local, national and international economies continue to improve, the time is right for small businesses to take the opportunity to grow their business.
Interesting Facts:
Small and medium-sized business total 97.5% of all Canadian companies
As of December 31, 2009, there were 94,909 business establishments in Saskatchewan, according to the Business Register
The small business sector represented 98.5% of all businesses in Saskatchewan (2009)
In 2008, small businesses in Saskatchewan contributed an estimated 33% of the province's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
On average, in 2009, employees working for small businesses earned $685 per week, or $35,604 annually, average earnings in 2009 were 44.5% more than the average earnings in 2000.
In 2009, small businesses paid out an estimated $5.0 billion (B) in payroll, accounting for 27.3% of the total provincial payroll ($18.2B).
(Saskatchewan Small Business Profile2009 - Enterprise Saskatchewan)
Our Region: (Based on SEER boundaries)
Total number of registered businesses located in SEER region 2768 as of 2009 employing over 21 220 people
Businesses with 20 employees or less total 94.7% of all Regional businesses
During Small Business Week SEER will host their annual Regional Small Business Recognition event. Multiple businesses will be selected on the basis of their outstanding business achievement, innovative spirit and community involvement. SEER is currently accepting nominations for this year's Awards. Selected businesses will be honored during small business week October 17th - 21st, 2011. If you have a business in mind and would like to nominate them for this honorable award please find nomination forms on the SEER website at www.saskeast.com. If you have any further questions, contact the SEER office at 1-306-728-2740 or email elyce@saskeast.com
