Shop Local During Small Business Week

ESSEX, CHESTER, DEEP RIVER, CT — State Representative Christing Palm writes to the community:

"Dear Neighbor,

It's National Small Business Week, the perfect opportunity for us to recognize the hard work and accomplishments of our state’s and nation's small business owners and leaders. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create roughly 66% of jobs in our country each year.

At a time when small businesses matter more than ever for the local economies, and remembering the hard challenges faced by business owners during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, please take time this week to shop at local small businesses and restaurants and support those in your community.

For a list of small businesses in our district, click the links below:

Chester: https://www.visitchesterct.com/

Deep River: https://www.deeprivermerchants.com/merchant-directory/

Essex: http://essexct.com/member-directory/

Haddam: https://us-business.info/directory/haddam-ct/

Middlesex Chamber of Commerce: https://www.middlesexchamber.com/our-towns/

If you are a local business owner, please also remember that Connecticut offers a number of programs to ensure your success. Please click the button below to access resources available to you.

CT Small Business Resources

Please feel free to contact me by email at Christine.Palm@cga.ct.gov with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Christine Palm
State Representative"