First Lady Frances Wolf Discusses Resiliency of PA Small Business Community and Highlights Resources for Support
Shannon Maldonado, Founder and Creative Director of YOWIE and One Lens Southeast Regional Ambassador;
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Owner of Mi Casa Su Casa Café and Reading Councilwoman;
Daniel Betancourt, President and CEO of Community First Fund; and
The small business professionals discussed the challenges of keeping businesses open and how they had to shift their strategies to continue providing for their communities.
Aside from discussing how the state continues to provide resources for the small business community, Carol Kilko commented on their tenacity and commitment to the people they serve. “As devastating as COVID-19 has been, one of the upsides that came from it is a newfound appreciation for the businesses and employees that put their health and safety on the line to get us through this pandemic,” said Kilko. “Small businesses had to get creative and ch