How Small Operator Raymond Huff Stayed Open with Sales Down 80%
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AUSTIN, Texas, and LAKEWOOD, Colo., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ StrasGlobal s new resource for independent convenience store operators, Resources for Retailers, and
Raymond Huff,
President of HJB Convenience Corporation, share an independent retailer s story of persistence and the course of action he took to stay in business with the Payroll Protection Programs (PPP1, PPP2), and Employee Retention Credit (ERC) funding.
Russell s Convenience Stores
According to Ray Huff who operates c-stores in downtown Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Detroit, My convenience stores in downtown Denver saw a sales drop 80% or more since March 2020. But with PPP and ERC funding, I have been able to pay my employees and keep 16 locations open. My message to all small operators like me is that it s not too late. You have to be aggressive reaching out to make sure you
QSF tackles pandemic head on
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SIDNEY Ted Daniel, retired vice president of operations, reports Quality Steel Fabrication is tackling the COVID-19 pandemic head on.
“Since March, our business has had to adapt to facing new challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to pre-existing challenges that every company must face to survive,” said Daniel.
His report continues:
Businesses large and small in the United States and across the globe have had to follow government issues in the midst of this pandemic. Our businesses had to shut our doors for a period of time, apply new social distancing methods, learn new ways to interact with customers and suppliers and adapt to many new work practices. COVID-19 has caused local and federal government interaction from rules to regulations and participation in the Payroll Protection Programs to support business continuation. Not to mention one of the most highly contested elections also on our minds.
EASTON You’ve see the signs around town in front of restaurants and shops and on front lawns. You’ve watched the videos on Facebook and YouTube, but may still wonder: What is #EastonOutside?
The #EastonOutside campaign launched in November to help local businesses through the coronavirus pandemic. Since then it has grown into a town/private partnership to promote all Easton has to offer, from shops and restaurants to recreation and culture.
Select board member Marc Lamb, who chairs the town’s economic development council, said the campaign started as a way to let residents know that just because it’s winter, Easton isn’t closed.
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EASTON – You’ve see the signs around town in front of restaurants and shops, on front lawns. You’ve watched the videos on Facebook and YouTube, but may still wonder - what is #EastonOutside?
The #EastonOutside campaign launched in November ago to help local businesses through the coronavirus pandemic. Since then it has grown into a town/private partnership to promote all Easton has to offer, from shops and restaurants to recreation and culture.
Select Board member Marc Lamb, who chairs the town’s Economic Development Council, said the campaign started as a way to let residents know that just because it’s winter Easton isn’t closed.