Martensville Messenger October 20, 2016 | Page 7

[email protected] 1-844-933-2677 306-933-2677 TOLL FREE PH Box 885 #2-4th St. South, Martensville , SK S0K 2T0 myvethosp.ca 16103DA0 JP Massage Therapy Phone: 306 382-0893 5A - 7 Centennial Drive North Martensville Celebrate Saskatchewan Small Business Week Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger Small Business Week has been celebrated within the province for numerous years, and this year, Small Business Week runs from October 16-22. Small businesses are not only important to the province, but to the community as well. According to Martensville’s Community / Economic Development Manager, Dillon Shewchuk, small businesses help drive activity and keep our communities vibrant. “Locally they provide the goods and services that residents seek, while providing jobs and growing the tax base so we can have the extra amenities that makes our community so great to live in. The City of Martensville thanks and recognizes our business community during Small Business week as well as these entrepreneurs that put forth so much of their effort, time, energy and resources to provide livelihoods for others and for believing in Martensville and helping grow our vibrant business community.” Currently, Martensville has 256 businesses (end of year 2015) located right in Martensville and altogether 400 licensed to operate in Martensville. In 2007 there were only 200 businesses licensed in Martensville. Of the 256 businesses in Martensville 135 of those are storefronts, 121 are home-based. Mayor Kent Muench is also grateful for all of the small businesses that have decided to call Martensville their home, “On behalf of the City of Martensville I would like to thank all of those who have taken a chance on an idea and a passion that they've had to make their business come to fruition. These dedicated, hard-working individuals are the backbones of communities. They provide employment, services and economic growth. Martensville is no exception. We have an incredible small business sector that is continually expanding and improving the quality of life for all. Thank you for your commitment to the City of Martensville.” “Capturing the flavour of your world!” Amanda Kirkpatrick Professional Photographer/Owner [email protected] www.relishphoto.com