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Many small businesses have had a tough time over the past year with the disruption caused by the pandemic. The shutdown last spring and summer and the unwillingness of many customers to shop in person caused some to go out of business, and others to modify their businesses to accommodate. The resilience of surviving businesses has been remarkable, though many business owners would tell you they’ve endured many sleepless nights thinking about how to keep their doors open – or their phones and websites – and continue to pay their employees.

Editor’s note: The following story was written by Mary Price for VMI earlier this year.