When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the shutdown of businesses across the country earlier this year, local retailers were hit especially hard. While many nationwide chains and online stores saw an increase in sales, mom and pop stores throughout the United States were hit hard. Some, unfortunately, werenât able to keep their doors open. Rather than simply stand by and watch while local businesses went belly-up, the Farmington Regional Chamber of Commerce began offering area businesses vital information about government programs and financing available to help them survive. Now, the chamber has taken a giant step in helping them get the word out to potential customers that they are still open and ready for business.