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Small-Business Owner s View: Shop local more than a sales pitch; right now, it s a rallying cry
From the column: It falls on each of us to start “thinking small.” . Now more than ever, our community must come together so that our small businesses can continue to thrive, even beyond the pandemic.
Written By:
Bailey Aro Hutchence | 11:00 am, Jan. 7, 2021 ×
Bailey Aro Hutchence
As a young entrepreneur with three small businesses here in Duluth, I’ve witnessed the economic impact of the pandemic firsthand. I’m thankful the Northland has shown support for our local businesses during these times.
But as we think ahead into 2021, the uncertainty of the pandemic lingers on and many of my fellow small-business owners are echoing the same sentiments: Will we survive this? Will we be able to pay our employees, cover the mortgage, and put food on the table? Even companies with robust emergency funds are facing impossible decisions right now, and they n