Mayor Mark Boughton to Receive Small Business Advocate Award Tomorrow

 

Mayor Mark D. Boughton will receive the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Partner America 2016 “Small Business Advocate Award” for his efforts and support of small business in the city.

This special event will take place on Tuesday, March 22, 2016; a Small Business Day event at Danbury City Hall. The award is given by Partner America, a public-private partnership that was created by The US Conference of Mayors to assist mayors in providing the resources and information small businesses need to thrive within their local communities and the global economy.

"Mayors across the country are investing in the future by helping small businesses to grow and create jobs.  Mayor Boughton is a leader in this arena, and his tireless work to expand job opportunities and revitalize Danbury through small business development are to be applauded. We are honored to bestow him with this award." said Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

The event is being hosted by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the City of Danbury and will be held at Danbury City Hall in the City Council Chambers on March 22 from 8:00am to 10:00am. All small business owners are encouraged to attend. There is no charge and light refreshments will be served.

“As Mayor of the City of Danbury, I am so proud  to have so many successful businesses in our great city. Businesses are the heartbeat of our economy, and we pride ourselves in being a city that encourages business and opportunity. I am honored to receive this award today, and I urge our small business owners to take advantage of the tools the City and our partners have to help them grow and prosper.” said Mayor Boughton.

The event's keynote speaker will be Lou Mosca, Executive Vice President and COO, American Management Services. Mosca is a small business expert who has been working with small business owners for the past 25 years. He is major contributor to the New York Bestseller book “Profits are Everything, They Are The Only Thing and has been a speaker at events throughout the country. Lou’s presentation will be on “ How Your Business Can Capitalize on an Improving Economy”.

About U.S. Conference of Mayors

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About PartnerAmerica™

PartnerAmerica™ is a unique, small business growth program developed by American Management Services, Inc. and the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Formed in 2000, the program is the nation’s first public-private small business resource initiative, providing management expertise, technical assistance and educational opportunities to small businesses across the country.

If you have any questions regarding this press release, please contact Roger Palanzo in the Mayor's Office at 203-797-4511.