Barr pointed out that there’s some good news out there. Some service industries have done particularly well during the pandemic. And as Arizona’s weather improves into the fall, winter and spring, businesses will be able to expand their footprints outdoors. But there’s still a long way to go, and no end in sight. “You’ll hear different things, depending on the source right now,” Barr said. “Some sources report the economy is doing great and booming back. Others might be more doom and gloom and say things are bad and will take years to come back. I think we’re in between. “We have a community of entrepreneurs whose job is to adapt, and I’ve seen more success stories of businesses rising to the occasion, pivoting, working hard and maintaining and sustaining themselves — more than businesses that are not doing that. Unfortunately, we are losing some businesses, and there is a path to recovery that is going to take some time.” Garcia said that you’re not going to hear complaints from many small business owners because of the pride they have in what they do — but the hurt is real, as is the need for support. “Long-term, there are so many questions about the future, and I think the only way we can feel good about what the future holds is with the community’s support,” he said. “We’re nothing without our customers. The big chains are going to survive — they have plenty of money and investors. People need to support the local businesses that they want to survive. Without that support, these businesses might not stick around another six months or a year.” Tom Evans | CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Picking up, getting delivery and ordering gift cards are some of the ways the community has stepped up to help local restaurants. NOV/DEC 2020 | 30 | FRONTDOORS MEDIA

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