- June 27, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
Alle-Kiski Valley businesses are beginning to emerge from the incredible challenges caused by last year’s covid-19 pandemic.
Many small-business owners said they’ve experienced a significant loss of income, stress and hardship during the shutdown and subsequent covid restrictions placed on their businesses.
A 2020 U.S. Census Bureau Small Business Survey conducted with more than 100,000 business owners reported more than 50% of respondents said they expected it would take more than six months for their businesses to return to normal.
Meet four local business owners who have practiced resilience, perseverance and creativity in coping with the pandemic.
Leechburg Floral Co.
The pandemic forced business owner and borough resident Patty Suveges to layoff three employees at her full-service floral shop on Market Street in downtown Leechburg.
“I would say we had a 60% decrease in business,” said Suveges, noting her usual summer flower sales from…
