Hays County GEW 2023 Proclamation

PROCLAMATION DECLARING GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK 2023 AS A WEEK OF INCLUSION THROUGH INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION AND MENTORSHIP

STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF HAYS

WHEREAS, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is the world's largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups to better our world; and 

WHEREAS, international collaboration and mentorship are vital to nurturing an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem where individuals of all backgrounds can explore new ideas, seize opportunities, and act to create positive change; and

WHEREAS, Splash Coworking alongside the Riparius Foundation and the International Strategic Movement recognize that exposure to diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences enriches us all and inspires creative thinking; and 

WHEREAS, inclusive communities that welcome entrepreneurs of all origins are better positioned to drive economic growth, spur innovation, and provide prosperity; and

WHEREAS, peer-to-peer learning connects us across borders and cultures while strengthening bonds between neighbors and partners worldwide; and

WHEREAS, Hays County strives to embrace all residents and provide equal access to economic prosperity through entrepreneurship;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, Hays County honors the collaborative partnerships during this 2023 Global Entrepreneurship Week , united by a shared vision of inclusion, innovation, and positive global change, and hereby recognizes November 13-19, 2023 as a week of celebrating inclusion through international collaboration and mentorship in Hays County.