NORWICH Connecticut Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz has emphasized the importance of shopping local this year, despite the fact a pandemic is raging.
“This is so important because so many businesses in our downtowns are hanging by a thread,” Bysiewicz said.
Earlier this week, Bysiewicz held a virtual roundtable discussion with various officials and business owners in Norwich to see how the city has encouraged people to shop local, and how businesses in the city have adapted to the climate.
“It is inspiring to see the innovation that businesses are doing to keep their employees safe, she said, and also to meet their customer needs and help bring people to our vibrant downtowns.”