12/05/2023
This is a sad and true reality. Local businesses are your friends, your neighbors and the heart of your community. Our revenues support our towns and our state, not another country. We care. We are involved. You are not just another dollar to us.
We call ourselves “small businesses” but there is nothing SMALL about giving our heart and soul to chase our dreams. It’s a true act of grit, tears, sweat, and hope every single day. It is not for the weak, that’s for sure. Friends and family that I’ve dropped everything to help over the years, helped gain and flourish in new careers, supported in every way you can think of…you’d think they’d all rush to support us in the same way. But no, it hasn’t worked that way. Why? Great question. Maybe because I’m one actual human, offer a quality product instead of a pennies-on-the-dollar one, and can’t always offer free shipping, a crazy website sale, or an overnight delivery? Possibly.
Often we are the last to get the support from those around us. But we offer SO.MUCH.MORE. We just need one shot to show you how you should be treated. People say customer service is a lost art. No. No, it’s not. You’re just not spending your dollars where you are valued.
We are the first place in our community that people go to look for donations and ask for help, but the last that gets shared or shouted out. Pause on that for a second.
Matt & I do our part by shopping, eating at, and supporting our fellow local shops and restaurants every chance we get. You can too. A simple share, like or comment on a post goes a long way. Leave good reviews. Let’s be part of seeing our neighbors, friends and family thrive in their small local businesses and restaurants.
I’d love a shot to show you what my business is all about. My name is literally in the center of our shop and that is not something I take lightly. Grimes & Co. would love to have you join us so consider yourself personally invited.
**Written by me. From my heart. If you’re going to use my words, share MY post and show your support.**