The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the way we conduct business, how we shop, how we eat, and even the ways in which we interact with our friends and family. Everyone has been forced to make sacrifices. Many have suffered the loss of their regular income, while some have fallen victim to the illness itself. Amidst all the isolation and loss, however, people everywhere have stepped up to the occasion to help one another. This has never been more true than within local communities who have rallied around their small businesses. Here are just a few examples of how businesses have devised creative solutions to stay open, and how customers can #StandUpforSmallBusiness.

Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu – Granite Bay, California

Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu is offering live classes on Mon/Wed/Fri at noon PST. Additionally, you can visit their online learning platform for online classes. Use the promo code STUCKINSIDE for free access during the pause.

Website: https://online.gbjj.org/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/granitebayjiujitsu
Instagram: https://instagram.com/granitebayjiujitsu

Midtown Eats – Reno, Nevada

Midtown Eats offers easy online ordering for pickup. You can also buy t-shirts, sponsor a meal, or make a donation on their online ordering site!

Online Ordering Site: bit.ly/OLO-MidtownEats
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midtownreno
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midtowneats/ 

Inna’s Designs – Altamonte Springs, Florida

Inna’s Designs has transitioned from designing high-quality wedding dresses, prom dresses, men’s suits, and ballroom garments to making and selling protective face masks to help keep people safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Website: https://innasdesigns.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innasdesigns/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/InnasDesigns/

North County Mobile Electronics – Oceanside, California

North County Mobile Electronics is offering no contact pick-up and delivery of vehicles, so customers can stay home and still get new cameras, video screens, and stereo systems installed in their cars.

Website: https://www.northcountymobileelectronics.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthCountyMobile
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ncme_oceanside
Twitter: https://twitter.com/car_stereo
Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/north-county-mobile-electronics-oceanside

Is a local business in your area handling the COVID-19 pandemic in a  positive, creative way? Make sure to share their story on social media with the hashtag #StandUpforSmallBusiness and SpotOn will do our part to help spread the word.