According to Mayor Peter Nystrom, Norwich was awarded a grant that they will use to assist the business community with marketing. They will be rolling out the program in 2021.
The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce has also been helping connect small businesses with resources during the pandemic. They are hosting an outdoor holiday market this weekend.
The owner of Small Potatoes, a gift store in Norwich, says she has seen incredible local support during the pandemic. They had their busiest small business Saturday this year.
“So unexpectedly amazing. It almost makes you cry because it is like why now and why me, said Erica Sullivan, owner of the gift shop.