“I just want to thank everyone for supporting local businesses, small businesses especially because mom and pop shops like myself, it’s hard,” said Robar.
To encourage even more people to shop local, East Hartford Development Director Eileen Buckheit created East Hartford Shops. Beginning this week, customers who spend at least $10 at an East Hartford retailer or restaurant can submit their receipt for a chance to win a $50 gift card to a local business of their choice.
“We’re trying to support our local businesses during this really difficult pandemic, trying to get them through the holiday season,” said Buckheit.