The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, November 4, 2020 A-7 We have lots of items available... Socks, Shirts, Sweatshirts, Beanies, Bags, and much, much more! Check out the Titan Store on our Facebook page! 112 N. WEST STREET, PRINCETON Phone: 812-664-8680 www.mymapparel.com Open Monday-Friday 10 am to 5 pm MakeYourMarkEmb@gmail.com MAKE MARK Hey, Titans! SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT! 804 Main St., Jasper 812-634-1454 Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 10-5:30; Sat 9-2; Closed Thu & Sat YOUR FITNESS HQ Treadmills Ellipticals Stationary Bikes Setup & Delivery Available Trek Bikes for All Ages from balance bikes to adults Starting at $89 Don't forget to order your fresh fl oral arrangements for the Thanksgiving and Christmas table. • Christmas Wreaths • Ornaments • Fresh Flowers • Gifts and Decorations for Indoors and Outdoors Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Sat.: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. www.RubysFloralDesigns.com 7846 S. US 41, Ft. 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East Outlet 4th & Jackson Sun-Mon, CLOSED Tue-Fri, 10am - 6pm ET Saturday, 10am - 5pm ET KITCHEN 20% OFF &DINING ADDITIONAL East Outlet NOVEMBER 3-7 West Outlet 4th & Geiger CLOSED Until Christmas Stroll Nov 13-15 Michael's Uniquely Florist & Gifts Regular Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 to 5, Sat. 8:30 to 2 CST 121 W. BROADWAY, PRINCETON • 812-386-0065 CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Register For Prizes! Come Join Us! Try a sample of our Hot Apple Cider, made with Aspen Mulling Spice. Saturday, November 7 8:30 am - 4 pm Sunday, November 8 10 am - 2 pm 10th Anniversary and 10% OFF ALL Merchandise In-Stock hometown store 812-385-5757 1607 W BROADWAY, PRINCETON Owned and Operated by Debra Walker HOURS: Monday thru Friday 10AM to 6PM Saturday 10AM to 5PM • Sunday Closed Darcey Recliners in a variety of colors $299.99 90 Days Same As Cash 12 MONTHS NO INTEREST For qualifi ed buyers. See associate for details. APPLIANCES, HOME FURNISHINGS & MORE! store Darcey Recliners in a variety of colors Darcey Recliners in a variety of colors Darcey Recliners $299.99 DEALS throughout the store BLACK NOVEMBER Sale All Month Long! Shopping locally is now more crucial than ever The importance of shopping locally has been em- phasized with increasing urgency in recent years. Events like Small Business Saturday and Black Fri- day have brought some much-needed attention to the importance of shopping local, which is even more crucial now as so many small businesses try to survive the pandemic. A poll from the trade group the National Feder- ation of Independent Business reported that about half of all the businesses in the survey reported a 25 percent drop in sales since the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, and roughly one in fi ve business- es have seen sales decline by more than 50 percent. If the economic climate does not radically improve, 20 percent of small businesses won't survive. According to NBC News, small businesses em- ploy 60 million people in the United States, almost half of the nation's private-sector employees. In ad- dition, small businesses generate tax revenues that help communities by funding schools, maintaining parks and contributing to public safety programs. However, based on research from the Federal Re- serve Bank of New York, even before COVID-19 spread across the world, only 20 percent of healthy small businesses had suffi cient cash reserves to continue to operate if they experienced a revenue loss for two months. Some have been shuttered for much longer. Individuals looking for everything from clothing to home improvement services to offi ce supplies can look to small businesses to fi ll those needs. • Look for small businesses for any and all of your shopping needs. Chances are items sold by big box retailers also are sold by small businesses. When the options are the same or similar, purchase from a small business instead of its big box competitor. • Readily provide recommendations of small busi- nesses with which you have done business. Too of- ten people are quick to complain about places that have failed them, but those same people don't think to say kind words about companies that went above and beyond. Share great experiences on social me- dia or through word of mouth. • Talk to small businesses owners fi rst if you have an issue. It's tempting to go directly to social media to complain about something, but such complaints can have a dire impact. Always take issues to the manager or business owner fi rst to see if a resolu- tion can be reached. A manager may not be aware of an issue at all. Give small businesses a chance to make it right before taking things public. • If you own a small business, rely on other small businesses to fulfi ll your needs. Order supplies from fellow small business owners, seek the help of local fi nancial advisors and tax professionals and use lo- cal suppliers and delivery personnel. Small businesses have experienced unprecedent- ed setbacks due to COVID-19. By supporting small businesses, communities can help them regain sta- ble footing. facebook.com/ElementsJasper 623 Main Street, Jasper On the Square, north of the Courthouse 812-634-6017 home Soul L • I • F • E OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 10 am - 5:30 pm SATURDAY 10 am - 4 pm embrace your own unique style home. boutique. custom framing. Until Christmas!