Virginia fund reaches small, minority-owned businesses struggling during pandemic
When the coronavirus pandemic reached Virginia, Mishelâla White had to shut down her business in Roanoke. White runs a dance studio, Mish Moves Dance Co., and sheâs among those who have had to completely alter their business model as a result of social distancing and public health guidelines during the pandemic. In March, she had to shut down the studio for a few months. She lost half of her students as dance lessons transitioned to online classes, and parents had to tighten their own belts and couldnât pay the monthly payment. âIt affected business a lot,â she said. ...
Source: roanoke.com