UP companies share how to support cities in the light of the national week of small businesses
Munization, Michigan (WLUC) – People can make a difference by shopping in Muninish this national small businesses. The Falle Rock Cafe and director of the Denise Niven bookstore says that even a $ 2 ticket connects the city.
“You can see where it goes through the community, as it could spend here, but we take it and spend it at the store to buy supplies for us,” said Niven. “So he continues to turn through the community.”
Greater CEO Munizing Bay Partnership, Katherine Reynolds, says local purchases are essential to provide jobs. The Small Business Association of Michigan says that small businesses represent approximately Half of Michigan's workforce.
“You know it may be your family who works in the business or a family you know or a friend,” said Reynolds. “They have children at university or children in the school system, this type of thing.”
She says these stores invest in the community, so people should invest in it.
It is not only the restaurants that residents can visit. Buyers can support Yooper artists to On a scalewhere the displays are full of unique crafts.
“These days are so easy to watch online and find something, press the button, buy it, have it shipped,” said Donna Shields, gallery director. “But here you can see it in person, you can touch it, you can feel it and you support someone locals.”
Shields says she knows that everything is not in a small town, but it is important to check first. Niven says that community participation maintains companies alive and happy people.
“Get to know people when they enter, know their names, know what they like,” said Niven. “It's really exciting to see people when they are excited when they cross the door.”
From local restaurants to exhibitions, they are the heart of our communities.
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