Special Community Issue

5 WAYS EACH DAY TO HELP A SMALL BUSINESS 2

To say that the past several weeks have been a challenge for West Virginia small businesses would be an understatement. WV Living magazine has watched closely as businesses all over the Mountain State did whatever they could to weather the storm. Here are just a few that stood out: When Times Get Tough, Survivors Pivot Twenty-five ways to help a West Virginia Small Business

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Food pantries have shouldered so much during this challenging time. Both Mountaineer Food

Ban k and Facing Hunger Food Bank are doing West Virginia residents a great service by handling so much more need than they are used to. Consider making a donation to either or both.

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The West Virginia Woman Made Virtual Market group on Facebook brought together hundreds of West Virginia makers to sell their wares in

BlissBlissBliss in Morgantown switched from in-person classes to offering Zoom yoga classes and demonstrations to anyone who was interested. The owner, Elizabeth Halliday- Reynolds, also found creative ways to keep the retail side of the business alive. Learn more about it all @theblissblissbliss on Facebook or theblissblissbliss.com

one virtual place. The project is the brainchild of Carrie McClanahan, and the group quickly exploded with more than 10,000 members.

Four Seasons Books in Shepherdstown couldn’t welcome customers in person, so they began offering free live readings and a virtual reading room. They also started taking book orders online and continue shipping orders out lightning fast.

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COVID-19 proved to be the most hated wedding guest in history. Wedding vendors were forced to switch things up however they could to help their clients. Paper Hearts Invitations created a “change the date” announcement for weddings that would have to be postponed. Couples were able to send them out to guests in a much- appreciated cost-effective digital format.

The Vintage Lady in Harpers Ferry launched an online store in the wake of the pandemic so customers could still shop from the safety of their homes. If you’re looking for something special, check out the new store.

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