Chippewa Valley residents have expressed that they feel helplessness during this health and economic emergency.  The feeling runs on many levels, first being the health safety concern, but not far behind is the economic impact of COVID-19 emergency.  Small Businesses are forced with some tough decisions for themselves and employees this week and going forward.

For those people that have careers in high-demand sectors, I know that you want to know how to help. Or for those of you questioning how long your employer will keep the workforce, but meanwhile want to do something to help other businesses.

For now, something you can do is to buy from local businesses.   Each local business has their own way for you to support them, follow this link for updated information about ways to shop with this important sector of our economy.  https://volumeone.org/articles/2020/03/18/34898_save_your_faves

Or join this Facebook Group to keep current details about local Small Businesses and how you can shop with them.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/504041823806583/?tn-str=*F&fref=gs&dti=504041823806583&hc_location=group_dialog

We will return strong on the other side of this health emergency, as we are all neighbors and in this together. Take Care!