Thoughtful Spending with ‘Shop the Couve’

This article was written for The Oregonian in partnership with Visit Vancouver USA. The organization has been working hard to support small businesses in Southwest Washington; their goal was to stress the importance of shopping locally during the holiday season. As the owner of a brick and mortar that has remained closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, I was delighted to write the piece and much of what the business owners interviewed discussed resonated. It appeared in the newspaper’s print edition; there will be an update with link if/when available.

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“As many independent restaurants and retailers continue to struggle in an economy ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic, Vancouver small businesses are encouraging shoppers to spend their holiday dollars locally.

In anticipation of what is often a critical revenue window for many businesses, Visit Vancouver USA has launched their “Shop the Couve” effort for the season, urging residents and visitors to enjoy the best of Southwest Washington by supporting the unique stores and services the region has to offer.”

Read the piece in full at OregonLive.com
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