At this point we're all more than tired of hearing about the latest covid challenges. But this month's trends are particularly challenging right now, especially in Maine, and once again many of our local small businesses are being significantly impacted due to the ongoing pandemic.
With that in mind, here are some quick reminders of ways we can all continue to help lessen the impact on our local small business community:
* Choose a local supplier for your home or business purchases and ongoing needs, whenever possible
* Purchase a gift certificate to help businesses right now...they make great customer gifts and employee appreciation awards
* Kind words go such a long way right now - let everyone know that you appreciate how hard they are all working to carry on during this tough time
* Remember that everyone is trying their best, so patience and tolerance are especially appreciated when disruptions in service or availability inevitably occur
* Reach out to us at the Chamber if we can help in any way right now - with perhaps a Cash Mob of Chamber members stopping by, or anything else
"Better Together" is our tagline here at the Chamber. It's not just a slogan, it's a truism for our community; we'll persevere and thrive going forward by not only taking care of ourselves but also looking out for each other. That community attitude and spirit is what makes Biddeford & Saco so special! Hang in there... and if you need a little cold-Friday-morning pick-me-up, Spring will arrive in less than 60 days! :).
