Colorado Springs businesses bounce back this holiday season

COLORADO SPRINGS — In 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, it was a difficult year for everyone, and many businesses took a hit. Some had to close up for good while others suffered budget cuts due to lack of business.

COVID-19 has made the lives of many more difficult in a variety of ways. Credit: Rachel Saurer

“Twenty-twenty was a bad year. It was rough year. We’re fortunate that we’re still here but it was definitely a rough year,” said Denise Sheridan, owner of Colorado Co-Op.

By December of that year when things had opened up, businesses were able to see some customers coming back, but it was some time before things returned to as they were pre-pandemic.

However, businesses say they were able to bounce back because of the Colorado Springs community. Sheridan said this holiday season was the busiest they had seen in a long time.

More people are hitting the local shops this year than they have in a while. Credit:…

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