Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them Stay Afloat In NPR

New Port Richey FL

24 November, 2020

7:25 PM

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NEW PORT RICHEY, FL — New mall 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 New Port Richey. Independently owned boutiques, gift shops, mom-and-pop hardware stores, restaurants and the like in YOUR PATCH TOWN 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: Pasco Camera, 5405 Main StSir Brandzalot Inc. of Dunedin, now doing business onlineThe Social NPR, 5650 Main StEl Cerrito Mexican Restaurant & Grill, 6911 Congress StCountry Pizza & Italian Grill, 6205 U.S. 19Bourbon On Main, 6307 Grand BlvdLeaning Tower Of Pizza, 5206 Grand BlvdThai Bistro, 5414 Main StMagnuson Hotel & Marina, 5015 U.S. 19Wright's Natural Market, 5800 Main StCoastal Rental Center, 5915 U.S. 19A+ Car Wash, 6044 U.S. 19Caposey's Whole Works Restaurant, 5250 Green Key RdThe Wash Phantom, 7855 River CrossingThe Gatsby, 6229 Grand BlvdFamous Sal's Pizza, 6516 Massachusetts AveUbreakifix - Newport Richey, 5417 U.S. 19 Suite 102Hudson Tractor, 6717 U.S. 19Life's Treasures, 6528 Massachusetts AveComfort Zone Wallbeds, 6705 U.S. 19Boulevard Lounge, 6210 Grand BlvdOttaway's Parkside Icecream Bar, 5641 Main StBreeze 19 Kitchen & Bar, 6818 U.S. 19Delicias Latinas, 5421 Main StNew Port Richey Florist, 5308 Balsam StCoastal Wine & Liquor, 6706 U.S. 19Davids Produce & Deli, 6614 U.S. 19 NLa Alameda Mexican Restaurant, 6520 Massachusetts AveLittle Corona`S Cigar Lounge, 6324 Grand BlvdLis`s Pieces Artisan Boutique,6214 Grand BlvdChristina's Restaurant, 5821 Main StEast Main Street Coffee & Sandwich Shop, 6526 Main StGulf Central Hydraulic, 6209 Massachusetts AveCoastal Kustoms, 5933 U.S. 19New China, 6438 Massachusetts AveElla's Boutique, 5734 Main StEz Finger Prints, 6328 U.S. 19 N Suite GA-Plus Good Carwash, 6044 U.S. 19Npr Dry Cleaners, 5804 Main StSmart Stop Food Market, 5463 Grand BlvdThe Coral Reef, 4911 Green Key RdRashmi's Eyebrow Thread, 5045 U.S. 19Master Mechanics of NPR, 6118 Grand BlvdThe Printing Place, 4936 U.S. 19Julian's Auto Showcase, 6404 U.S. 19Southern Threads, 5148 U.S. 19Bob's Carpet Flooring, 5410 U.S. 19 NLifetime Adoption Agency, 4952 U.S. 19The Law Office Of Roland D Waller, 5332 Main StJustina Banet Cabelo Salon, 6119 Grand BlvdLa Paisita Market, 4966 U.S. 19Creative Institute, 5721 Grand BlvdIbritz Flower Decoratif, 6130 Massachusetts AveTalk Time, 5118 U.S. 19Mann's Electric, 6351 Florida AveRose`s Bistro Off Main, 6238 Grand BlvdHook Law Group, 4918 Floramar TerraceCollision Center of Pasco, 6415 U.S. 19Schalles & Associate Accounting Services, 5320 Main StMindy Does Hair, 6119 Grand BlvdGay & Ehrhardt PA, 5318 Balsam StHome Saloon, 6502 Massachusetts AveEasy Breezy Wash Dry and Fold, 4948 Ackerman StLuminary Yoga, 5440 James StPur Plumbing, 5535 Madison StAll Clear Window Cleaning, 5628 River RdMyers Auto Supply, 6738 U.S. 19New Port Richey Hair, 6215 Grand BlvdHair Bangers, 5833 U.S. 19Airslinger, 5345 Bridge RdHairtastix, 6422 Massachusetts AveDarron Air Conditioning and Heating, 5122 Gulf DrJJ Blossom Nails & Spa, 5128 U.S. 19Highway 19 Tire Company, 6930 U.S. 19H2o Cleaning Systems, 5850 Wyoming AvePhones Unlimited Inc., 5035 U.S. 19, Unit 2Richard C Williams Jr. Attorney, 6337 Grand BlvdLane Dental Labs, 5790 High StDan Wright Corp. AC Repair, 5319 Locust PlaceTitle 4 Solutions, 5509 Grand Blvd Ste 103My Nails, 6434 Massachusetts StDiscount Mattress, 6235 Massachusetts AveHeros Downtown Subs & Salads, 5649 Main StBob`s Auto Repair, 6315 Massachusetts AveNico's Lawn Maintenance, 5545 Essex WayExecutive Jewelery and Loan,6217 U.S. 19Doggy Styles Pet Salon, 6310 Congress StPaul Swikey General Warehousing, 5229 Cecelia DrSmith Customs Auto Body, 5132 South RdA & B Coin Laundry, 6538 Massachusetts AveBacca Stephenson Law Group, 6406 Congress StWar Box Fitness, 5761 Nebraska AveeCarve Electric Scooters, 5780 Main StAuthentic Barbering, 5901 U.S. 19 Ste 2Richey Medical Pharmacy, 5346 Grand BlvdS & L Locksmithing, 6114 Grand BlvdBooming Express, 5012 U.S. 191 Stop Liquidation, 5130 Main St Unit A1Mainstream Diagnostic Laboratory, 5354 Gulf DrKazu S Sushi, 5706 Main St ALSO ON PATCH: The New Port Richey Business Guide Did we miss anyone in New Port Richey? 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.