Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them Stay Afloat In Dunedin

D'Ann Lawrence White
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DUNEDIN, FL — Small businesses have been the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, making Small Business Saturday in 2020 more vital than ever. This year, the all-local shopping event falls on Nov. 28 including in Dunedin.

Independently owned boutiques, gift shops, mom-and-pop hardware stores, restaurants and the like in Dunedin are facing unprecedented challenges due to coronavirus-related restrictions and shutdowns.

The list of Small Business Saturday participants continues to grow, despite the pandemic. Here are some businesses that have signed up so far:

  • Dunedin Pet Supply, 1045 Main St

  • Chatterbox Family Restaurant, 405 Patricia Ave

  • Charlie's Wells Irrigation, 500 Kirkland Circle

  • Los Amigos Dos, 404 Patricia Ave

  • Satin Soles, 463 Patricia Ave

  • Discount Beverages, 414 Patricia Ave

  • Shades Air Conditioning & Heating, 656 Patricia Ave

  • Becky Dorner & Associate, 546 Scotland St

  • Stirling Tropical Wines, 461 Main St

  • Lifestyle Enta19253, 646 Virginia St 3rd Floor

  • Mcguires Barbershop, 553 Main St

  • Pisces Sushi & Global Bistro, 799 Highland Ave

  • The Living Room, 487 Main Street

  • The Dunedin Smokehouse, 471 Main St

  • Our House, 475 Main St

  • Sabor A Cuba, 828 Highland Ave

  • Sandpiper Cafe & Gifts, 833 Douglas Ave

  • Dunedin Brewery, 937 Douglas Ave

  • Pearlys Dunedin, 903 Douglas Ave

  • Gary & Mikes Auto Clinic, 935 Douglas Ave

  • Dunedin Garage, 957 Douglas Ave

  • Rick's Picks, 514 Skinner Blvd

  • Beyond The Wall Bed & Breakfast, 520 Skinner Blvd

  • Blue Jay Grocery & Deli, 785 San Christopher Dr

  • Con Sabor Mexicano Restaurant, 916 Patricia Ave #D

  • Escape Root Juicery, 769 Main St

  • Your Way To Wellness, 1951 Argile Drive

  • Ozona Antiques, 1714 County Road 1 Ste 3

  • Jim Justice Electric, 1226 Falcon Dr

  • Plumbing Services By Gus, 1422 Pinehurst Rd

  • B & N Food Mart, 1414 Pinehurst Rd

  • Express For Less II, 1401 Pinehurst Rd

  • Animal Hospital Of Dunedin, 1355 Pinehurst Rd

  • Keller-Angelillis Design, 655 San Christopher Dr

  • Stevens Tree Service, 1334 Spalding Rd

  • Dunedin Transmission, 778 Main St

  • Enchanted Earth, 733 Main St

  • Mikes Dealer Alternative, 715 Main St

  • Dunedin Bagels & Deli, 716 Main St

  • Q Southern BBQ & Catering, 664 Main St.

  • Clear Sky Draught Haus, 680 Main St

  • Personal Lab Testing Services, 733 Weatherfield Dr

  • Franks Pizza & Restaurant, 1600 Virginia St

  • Our Place, 1617 Main St

  • Country Boy Restaurant, 1353 Main St

  • Ev Nail Art & Spa, 1709 Main St

  • St Pete Bagel, 1493 Main St

  • Auto Shine Car Wash, 1435 Main St

  • Pinch A Penny, 1120 Overcast Dr

  • Florida Water Treatment, 1398 Main St

  • Mirabella Fashions, 481 Main Street

  • Parlor House Bistro, 1757 Main St

  • Dunedin Lanes, 405 Patricia Ave

  • Take 5 Oil Change, 1650 Main St

  • Thai Town Restaurant, 1342 Main St

  • SJS International Food Market, 1108 Overcash Dr

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  • Dunedin Animal Medical Center, 1546 Main St

  • Happi Wok, 1252 County Rd, Ste 1

  • Prosourcelighting, 1497 Main St # 131

  • Sun Country Cleaners, 1785 Main St

  • China Star, 916 Patricia Ave

  • Red Nails & Spa, 1515 Main St

  • Automotive Industry Center for Excellence, 1497 Main St, Suite 344

  • The Kimberly Home, 1428 Main St

  • Bonnie's Breakfast and Lunch, 1714 County Road 1

  • Lonni's Sandwiches, 1153 Main St, Suite 106

  • Express Cafe, 349 Main St

  • Mantrap Hair Salon, 1745 Main St, Ste 5

  • Corvo Bianco Wood-Fire Pizza, 1497 Main St, # 227

  • Hardcore Trucks, 1260 Main St

  • Plumbing Services By Gus, 1422 Pinehurst Rd

  • First Choice Grocery, 1714 County Road 1

  • Big Greek Greek Gyros & Bakery, 1232 County Rd 1

  • Essential Medical Supply, 1497 Main St, Suite 331

  • Discount Beverages, 414 Patricia Ave

  • Shadow Caster LED Lighting, 1237 Lady Marion Ln

  • B & N Food Mart, 1414 Pinehurst Rd

  • Simply Gluten Free, 1497 Main St

  • Kristina Houser Photography, 1593 Main St

  • CC Dental Lab, 1425 Main St, Ste H

  • Ladybug Do It Yourself Pest Control, 1714 County Rd, 1 Suite 3

  • Fat Daddys, 1780 Main St, Ste E

  • Rayz Tanning Salon, 1580 Main Street

  • Karnation Korner, 1140 Main St, Ste 1

  • Granada Cleaners, 1503 Main St

  • J & M Shoe Repair, 1107 Main St

  • Rohm Upholstery, 1714 County Road 1, Ste 14

  • Ohana Cafe, 1452 Main St

  • Creative Nails, 1383 Main St

  • Montage Gallery, 1780 Main St, Ste D

  • Mainland Medical Supply, 1497 Main St, Suite 331

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  • Rick's Picks, 514 Skinner Blvd

  • Dreamer S Dance Company, 1284 County Road 1

  • Inn Storage Of Dunedin, 1451 Main Street

  • George & French Attorneys at Law, 1177 Main St, Ste A

  • Shiftrite Transmissions, 1070 Keene Rd

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  • Dunedin Taekwondo Academy, 1446 Main St

  • All Paws Of Dunedin, 1714 County Road 1

  • Gulfside Reconditioning, 1437 Main St

  • Joseph Michael Salon, 1278 Main St

  • Beautiful Face Spa, 1425 Main St

  • Nails By Peter, 1425 Main St

  • Crazy Burrito Authentic Mexican Grill, 1140 Main St

ALSO ON PATCH: Dunedin Business Guide

Did we miss anyone in Dunedin? Tell us in the comments or send an email to dann.white@patch.com, and we’ll add it to the list.

Temporary closures, capacity restrictions, decreased demand for products and services and delays due to supply-chain issues have led to unprecedented challenges for small-business owners.

But the “Shop Small” movement continues amid these hardships.

“This holiday season looks a little different, but we can still share joy,” American Express, which established Small Business Saturday in 2010, said in a statement. “Shop small and support your favorite small businesses — both in store and online — all holiday season long.”

Sixty-two percent of small businesses in the United States need to see sales income return to the same rate it was pre-pandemic before the end of the year to stay in business, according to American Express.

These businesses, many family-owned, were already fighting for survival against malls, big box stores and online retailers before the pandemic.

“Small businesses have an immeasurable effect on the quality of life in neighborhoods by providing necessary resources and supporting a local ecosystem that includes charitable organizations, schools and churches,” said Caroline Connors, executive director of the Morgan Park Beverly Hills Business Association, an organization that supports small businesses on the South Side of Chicago.

Since 2010, local business supporters have spent more than $100 billion on Small Business Saturday, according to American Express.

A Shop Small Consumer Impact survey from American Express before the pandemic found that 73 percent of people think empty storefronts are a national issue, and 84 percent agree the increase in empty storefronts and the closing of small, independently owned businesses negatively affect their local communities.

The survey showed that when consumers are aware of the impact of spending their dollars locally, 75 percent said they would be more likely to purchase a product or service from small, independently owned businesses.

For every dollar spent at a U.S. small business, approximately 67 cents stays in the local community, according to American Express. This helps independent shops and restaurants keep their doors open and meet pay for their workers — your neighbors.

That amounts to about $67 billion that has stayed in local communities since Small Business Saturday began, according to American Express.

“With so many small businesses hit hard in 2020, it’s more important than ever to shop locally this holiday season to ensure they are able to continue operating in 2021,” Connors said.

This article originally appeared on the New Port Richey Patch