Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them Stay Afloat In Dunedin

Dunedin FL

24 November, 2020

3:28 PM

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DUNEDIN, FL — Small businesses have been the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, making Small Business Saturday in 2020 more vital than ever. This year, the all-local shopping event falls on Nov. 28 including in Dunedin. Independently owned boutiques, gift shops, mom-and-pop hardware stores, restaurants and the like in Dunedin are facing unprecedented challenges due to coronavirus-related restrictions and shutdowns. The list of Small Business Saturday participants continues to grow, despite the pandemic. Here are some businesses that have signed up so far: Dunedin Pet Supply, 1045 Main StChatterbox Family Restaurant, 405 Patricia AveCharlie's Wells Irrigation, 500 Kirkland CircleLos Amigos Dos, 404 Patricia AveSatin Soles, 463 Patricia AveDiscount Beverages, 414 Patricia AveShades Air Conditioning & Heating, 656 Patricia AveBecky Dorner & Associate, 546 Scotland StStirling Tropical Wines, 461 Main StLifestyle Enta19253, 646 Virginia St 3rd FloorMcguires Barbershop, 553 Main StPisces Sushi & Global Bistro, 799 Highland AveThe Living Room, 487 Main StreetThe Dunedin Smokehouse, 471 Main StOur House, 475 Main StSabor A Cuba, 828 Highland AveSandpiper Cafe & Gifts, 833 Douglas AveDunedin Brewery, 937 Douglas AvePearlys Dunedin, 903 Douglas AveGary & Mikes Auto Clinic, 935 Douglas AveDunedin Garage, 957 Douglas AveRick's Picks, 514 Skinner BlvdBeyond The Wall Bed & Breakfast, 520 Skinner BlvdBlue Jay Grocery & Deli, 785 San Christopher DrCon Sabor Mexicano Restaurant, 916 Patricia Ave #DEscape Root Juicery, 769 Main StYour Way To Wellness, 1951 Argile DriveOzona Antiques, 1714 County Road 1 Ste 3Jim Justice Electric, 1226 Falcon DrPlumbing Services By Gus, 1422 Pinehurst RdB & N Food Mart, 1414 Pinehurst RdExpress For Less II, 1401 Pinehurst RdAnimal Hospital Of Dunedin, 1355 Pinehurst RdKeller-Angelillis Design, 655 San Christopher DrStevens Tree Service, 1334 Spalding RdDunedin Transmission, 778 Main StEnchanted Earth, 733 Main StMikes Dealer Alternative, 715 Main StDunedin Bagels & Deli, 716 Main StQ Southern BBQ & Catering, 664 Main St.Clear Sky Draught Haus, 680 Main StPersonal Lab Testing Services, 733 Weatherfield DrFranks Pizza & Restaurant, 1600 Virginia StOur Place, 1617 Main StCountry Boy Restaurant, 1353 Main StEv Nail Art & Spa, 1709 Main StSt Pete Bagel, 1493 Main StAuto Shine Car Wash, 1435 Main StPinch A Penny, 1120 Overcast DrFlorida Water Treatment, 1398 Main StMirabella Fashions, 481 Main StreetParlor House Bistro, 1757 Main StDunedin Lanes, 405 Patricia AveTake 5 Oil Change, 1650 Main StThai Town Restaurant, 1342 Main StSJS International Food Market, 1108 Overcash DrDunedin, FloridaDunedin Animal Medical Center, 1546 Main StHappi Wok, 1252 County Rd, Ste 1Prosourcelighting, 1497 Main St # 131Sun Country Cleaners, 1785 Main StChina Star, 916 Patricia AveRed Nails & Spa, 1515 Main StAutomotive Industry Center for Excellence, 1497 Main St, Suite 344The Kimberly Home, 1428 Main StBonnie's Breakfast and Lunch, 1714 County Road 1Lonni's Sandwiches, 1153 Main St, Suite 106Express Cafe, 349 Main StMantrap Hair Salon, 1745 Main St, Ste 5Corvo Bianco Wood-Fire Pizza, 1497 Main St, # 227Hardcore Trucks, 1260 Main StPlumbing Services By Gus, 1422 Pinehurst RdFirst Choice Grocery, 1714 County Road 1Big Greek Greek Gyros & Bakery, 1232 County Rd 1Essential Medical Supply, 1497 Main St, Suite 331Discount Beverages, 414 Patricia AveShadow Caster LED Lighting, 1237 Lady Marion LnB & N Food Mart, 1414 Pinehurst RdSimply Gluten Free, 1497 Main StKristina Houser Photography, 1593 Main StCC Dental Lab, 1425 Main St, Ste HLadybug Do It Yourself Pest Control, 1714 County Rd, 1 Suite 3Fat Daddys, 1780 Main St, Ste ERayz Tanning Salon, 1580 Main StreetKarnation Korner, 1140 Main St, Ste 1Granada Cleaners, 1503 Main StJ & M Shoe Repair, 1107 Main StRohm Upholstery, 1714 County Road 1, Ste 14Ohana Cafe, 1452 Main StCreative Nails, 1383 Main StMontage Gallery, 1780 Main St, Ste DMainland Medical Supply, 1497 Main St, Suite 331Dunedin, FloridaRick's Picks, 514 Skinner BlvdDreamer S Dance Company, 1284 County Road 1Inn Storage Of Dunedin, 1451 Main StreetGeorge & French Attorneys at Law, 1177 Main St, Ste AShiftrite Transmissions, 1070 Keene RdDunedin, FloridaDunedin Taekwondo Academy, 1446 Main StAll Paws Of Dunedin, 1714 County Road 1Gulfside Reconditioning, 1437 Main StJoseph Michael Salon, 1278 Main StBeautiful Face Spa, 1425 Main StNails By Peter, 1425 Main StCrazy Burrito Authentic Mexican Grill, 1140 Main St ALSO ON PATCH: Dunedin Business Guide Did we miss anyone in Dunedin? Tell us in the comments or send an email to [email protected], and we'll add it to the list. Temporary closures, capacity restrictions, decreased demand for products and services and delays due to supply-chain issues have led to unprecedented challenges for small-business owners. But the "Shop Small" movement continues amid these hardships. "This holiday season looks a little different, but we can still share joy," American Express, which established Small Business Saturday in 2010, said in a statement. "Shop small and support your favorite small businesses — both in store and online — all holiday season long." Sixty-two percent of small businesses in the United States need to see sales income return to the same rate it was pre-pandemic before the end of the year to stay in business, according to American Express. These businesses, many family-owned, were already fighting for survival against malls, big box stores and online retailers before the pandemic. "Small businesses have an immeasurable effect on the quality of life in neighborhoods by providing necessary resources and supporting a local ecosystem that includes charitable organizations, schools and churches," said Caroline Connors, executive director of the Morgan Park Beverly Hills Business Association, an organization that supports small businesses on the South Side of Chicago. Since 2010, local business supporters have spent more than $100 billion on Small Business Saturday, according to American Express. A Shop Small Consumer Impact survey from American Express before the pandemic found that 73 percent of people think empty storefronts are a national issue, and 84 percent agree the increase in empty storefronts and the closing of small, independently owned businesses negatively affect their local communities. The survey showed that when consumers are aware of the impact of spending their dollars locally, 75 percent said they would be more likely to purchase a product or service from small, independently owned businesses. For every dollar spent at a U.S. small business, approximately 67 cents stays in the local community, according to American Express. This helps independent shops and restaurants keep their doors open and meet pay for their workers — your neighbors. That amounts to about $67 billion that has stayed in local communities since Small Business Saturday began, according to American Express. "With so many small businesses hit hard in 2020, it's more important than ever to shop locally this holiday season to ensure they are able to continue operating in 2021," Connors said.