As Greater Cincinnati digs out from the snow, businesses are facing challenges as they slowly get back to normal after the winter storm.January is already one of the slowest months of the year for many businesses. Add on freezing temperatures and inches of snow over a weekend, and that can mean a big hit for local shops and their workers. In Covington, Goodfellas Pizza finally reopened Wednesday after being closed for three days because of the storm. The manager, Rhys Di Blasio, said the mounds of snow and subzero temperatures are still making it tough, with little foot traffic and fewer pickup orders than usual. Despite these challenges, their message is simple — they are open and inviting the community to come out and support the shops and restaurants on Main Street.”Well, yeah, obviously, sales are down. And one of the things I’m really concerned about right now is a lot of these guys missed work time.” Di Blasio said. “So, you know, I’m trying to get them here more to make up for their lost hours.”Even a quick stop at a local restaurant or shop can make a big difference and help small businesses weather the winter months.While many businesses are taking a hit, one small business boutique said it saw a boost in online orders with a snow sale. The co-owner of Handzy Shop + Studio in Covington, Brittney Braemer, says the community showed big support over the last week. “It honestly probably more than made up for what we would typically do on a weekend in January,” Braemer said. “It’s just like, of course, our weekends are our busiest times, but in January, they’re still slow.””Every time you spend money, you’re like, making a choice who you want to support and what kind of community you want to live in,” Braemer said. “And the more you choose small and local, you’re just like, supporting your neighbors and your building, like, a great diverse group, you know, that you get to live around.”Braemer is encouraging people to consider visiting local businesses this weekend as snow begins to clear and families consider getting out over the first weekend after the storm. Many local businesses also offer online shopping, carryout or even delivery options. If you do make it out this weekend, a little patience may go a long way, especially when it comes to parking, with snow and ice still covering many areas.
As Greater Cincinnati digs out from the snow, businesses are facing challenges as they slowly get back to normal after the winter storm.
January is already one of the slowest months of the year for many businesses. Add on freezing temperatures and inches of snow over a weekend, and that can mean a big hit for local shops and their workers.
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In Covington, Goodfellas Pizza finally reopened Wednesday after being closed for three days because of the storm. The manager, Rhys Di Blasio, said the mounds of snow and subzero temperatures are still making it tough, with little foot traffic and fewer pickup orders than usual.
Despite these challenges, their message is simple — they are open and inviting the community to come out and support the shops and restaurants on Main Street.
“Well, yeah, obviously, sales are down. And one of the things I’m really concerned about right now is a lot of these guys missed work time.” Di Blasio said. “So, you know, I’m trying to get them here more to make up for their lost hours.”
Even a quick stop at a local restaurant or shop can make a big difference and help small businesses weather the winter months.
While many businesses are taking a hit, one small business boutique said it saw a boost in online orders with a snow sale. The co-owner of Handzy Shop + Studio in Covington, Brittney Braemer, says the community showed big support over the last week.
“It honestly probably more than made up for what we would typically do on a weekend in January,” Braemer said. “It’s just like, of course, our weekends are our busiest times, but in January, they’re still slow.”
“Every time you spend money, you’re like, making a choice who you want to support and what kind of community you want to live in,” Braemer said. “And the more you choose small and local, you’re just like, supporting your neighbors and your building, like, a great diverse group, you know, that you get to live around.”
Braemer is encouraging people to consider visiting local businesses this weekend as snow begins to clear and families consider getting out over the first weekend after the storm.
Many local businesses also offer online shopping, carryout or even delivery options. If you do make it out this weekend, a little patience may go a long way, especially when it comes to parking, with snow and ice still covering many areas.
