(Robinson) – During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic many local and area businesses are suffering and facing unprecedented economic hardships. Robinson Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, is reminding the public of some way you can help support our local businesses. If you usually frequent a business, buy a gift card that covers your usual patronage. If you have a subscription or membership to a gym, exercise class, painting class or music lessons, keep it going. If you have tickets to an upcoming event or performance that has been cancelled, please consider donating the money to the organization instead of asking for a refund. For more ways you can help our local and area businesses find this story at WTYEfm.com.
GIVE THE GIFT OF BUSINESS
There are so many ways to support local retail businesses that are struggling right now. If you usually frequent a business, buy a gift card that covers your usual patronage. Then spread out the use of those gift cards over time to support them as normal or give them away as gifts to people who might not normally go there.
KEEP YOUR SUBSCRIPTION OR MEMBERSHIP
If you have a subscription or membership to a gym, exercise class, painting class or music lessons, keep it going. Many small businesses rely on that support to keep their doors open & pay their bills. It’s only a few weeks, but your continued support can literally save their business.
KEEP YOUR EVENT TICKETS
If you have tickets to an upcoming event or performance that has been canceled, please consider donating the money to the organization instead of asking for a refund. Many non-profit organizations will feel the impact of ticket sales this year & your contribution will help.
BUY NOW, PICK UP LATER
If you planned on buying a manufactured product such as a guitar, piece of furniture or clothing, give that business a call. Pay for it now & have them set it aside for you to pick up later.
ORDER TAKEOUT OR DELIVERY
Our local restaurants & bars are being hugely impacted by social distancing. Most restaurants will remain open for delivery, drive-through & curbside pick-up orders. It is going to remain important to support these businesses that are dependent on support for survival.
ASK HOW YOU CAN HELP
If you know a small business owner or employees personally, drop them a line & ask how you can help. They might have ideas for you to help them that are specific to their business. We are all in this together!
