Where to find small business crafts and markets
The In & Out Store in Peoria houses the wares of many local small businesses. Photos courtesy of In & Out Store
While some small businesses only temporarily shuttered their doors during the months of lockdown — taking a major hit along the way — many businesses, especially in Illinois, closed permanently. On the other hand, long lockdowns and lasting quarantines afforded many extra free time they never thought they’d have and with that, a chance to start new hobbies and creative pursuits. For many, the pandemic was a window into crafting and eventually, the beginnings of a small business in jewelry making, knitting, wood carving and more. For others, it meant making sure vendors had a home of their own to sell their handmade goods and locally sourced products. We talked about running a small business during the pandemic with three central Illinois small business owners.
GUESTS:
Andre Ware
Artist and business owner of In & Out store in Northwoods Mall, Peoria
Rhonda Green
Owner of Sparkle by Rhonda
Taylor Hudson
Owner of One of a Kind Products
NICK IN THE MORNING: "Our goal is to try to appeal to anybody who walks through the door." https://t.co/kB0JS5iLO0 via @pjstar
— Nick Vlahos (@VlahosNick) November 9, 2021
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