It means we can get more staff back on and get back to where we were before this all ripped the carpet from underneath us, said Stadler.
The Foot the Bill initiative supports local businesses by selling shoes and T-shirts though Vans, showing designs of each businesses they represent. All net proceeds from the merchandise go directly to the local businesses. Anything and everything that happens is huge, said Stadler.
She says support for the items has already been strong among customers on social media. The shoe design itself was one made by a local artist. I ve always wanted to design a shoe, or do something within that realm, said Westbrook based freelance designer Aaron Scripter.