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"Small businesses are an economic engine for Seattle, and we have a responsibility to break down barriers so they can continue to provide good-paying jobs and thrive," said Mayor Jenny A. Durkan during a Friday press conference. On the first anniversary of the creation of the City's first-ever Small Business Advisory Council (SBAC), Mayor Durkan stood with members of the Council as she signed an Executive Order to help small businesses thrive in Seattle. The Executive Order will create a study exploring relief of taxes and fees for small businesses, re-establish a City-wide Business Advocacy Team, and study an employment pipeline to connect youth and adults to small business jobs.