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Support local and small business

Discussion in 'Broadlands Community Issues' started by kevinq, Mar 20, 2020.

  1. kevinq

    kevinq Member

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    How do we help local and small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic? Share your ideas.
     
  2. kevinq

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    1. Determine whether a local store can fulfill your need. Instead of purchasing through Amazon or a corporate website, determine whether a local store has the item. The store might even be able to deliver.

    2. If you purchased from Amazon in the past, check whether your order was fulfilled by a third party small business. Go directly through the small business. Many times, the cost is the same or cheaper once the Amazon middle-man cut is removed. Amazon is prioritizing the products it stocks, so this might be the better option for some items anyway.

    3. Buy online from reputable small businesses, which have a secure online checkout. Even if the store is not local to you, the business is a local business somewhere.
     
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  3. Loudounite

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    Support the local restaurants. - Order take out and tip as well. Fords is struggling. Help them out, among other places.
     
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  4. kevinq

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    From the Washington Post:
    Consider purchasing a gift card. Gift cards are like interest-free loans. Having some income from the gift cards could help a [business] get back up and running again.
     
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    blend coffee bar (Broadlands): Online ordering with curbside pick-up.
    https://www.blendcoffeebar.com/

    Go Bananas (Brambleton): Staff will be available to take orders by phone or online and have orders available for curbside pickup.
    UPDATE (April 15): Free, no contact, front door delivery if you live within 5 miles of the store.
    https://www.gobananastoys.com/

    Canine Carousel (Broadlands): Store pickup and local delivery within 10 miles. Deliveries will be made in ~1 hour. They can leave the order right outside by request.
    https://caninecarousel.com/
     
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  6. kevinq

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    Fields of Athenry Farm (Middleburg): Offering home deliveries and farm shop pickup of Grass-fed, grass-finished Beef and Lamb; Non-GMO Poultry and Water Fowl; bone broths; prepared meals, and more.
    http://www.fieldsofathenryfarm.com/

    Gentle Harvest (Marshall): Delivery or drive-thru pickup of Ayrshire Farm meats, Mill flour and grains, fruits, vegetables, and more.
    gentleharvest.com

    Ashburn Wine Shop: Curbside pick-up and delivery available
    https://www.ashburnwineshop.com/
     
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  7. kevinq

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    Beer delivery

    House 6 Brewing Company
    https://www.facebook.com/house6brewing/

    Solace Brewing Company
    https://solacebrewing.com/

    Beltway Brewing Company
    https://www.facebook.com/beltwaybre...1w059JjD6wpMGsFfUEGuCpqSveQvxpKx7MYmO0wTdopmC

    Old Ox Brewery
    https://www.oldoxbrewery.com/

    Crooked Run Brewing
    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScE1fZ9zr9cdf4M4xibHZ2-FkQniQJEZ0ksJza4hYqtzt-izA/viewform

    Rocket Frog Brewing Company
    https://rocketfrogbeer.com/
    https://biermi.com/brewery/rocket-f...7A2KnWHByn17vl3HpGQJdabwEfa3hfNXI7l_mStk2fE74

    Dynasty Brewing Company
    https://www.dynasty2go.com/

    PPE Beer: People Performing under Extreme conditions. $6 from every six-pack sold will will benefit the Inova COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness Fund to be used in part to purchase Personal Protective Equipment for our healthcare heroes. The beer will be released on April 25.
    https://www.ppebeer.com/
     
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  8. kevinq

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    Hand sanitizer...and gin, whiskey, and brandy

    Catoctin Creek Distillery
    (Purcellville)

    https://catoctincreekdistilling.com/

    According to the website:

    They made the switch to hand sanitizer. With the first batch of sanitizer, they were able to serve over 100 families, six police stations, two emergency services, two hospitals, one senior center, and the FAA in Leesburg.
    They have ordered supplies and ingredients to make more, and they should arrive this week. Check the website for updates.

    Curbside pickup: Call 540-751-3294 to place your order, credit cards only, and they will bring it out to you by the yellow curb in front of the building.

    UPDATE (April 6): The Virginia ABC is now allowing direct-to-consumer shipping.

    To place your order: https://catoctincreekstore.com/s/order
     
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  9. kevinq

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    Raymer’s Candies (One Loudoun): Curbside pick-up available. Easter candy is now available. Use the website or call to place order. From the website, click on Shop Candy, Holiday, then Easter to view.
    http://raymerscandies.com/

    KamboCake.com (Ashburn): Pecan and Sour Cream Coffee Cake
    https://www.kambocake.com/
    20% off your first order when you join the mailing list.
    No delivery charge if picked up at blend coffee bar.
     
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  10. Dawne

    Dawne HOA Sec/Treas, Tech Comm

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    Picking up fish and chips at Ford’s Fish Shack. Glad to see they’ve got at least 7-8 orders waiting to go out the door. Curbside pickup works great and they said they’re doing pretty good.
     
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    Another way to help is to add store-branded merchandise (shirts, hats, etc.) to your order.
     
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    Vince Carbone - Owner/Operator of Ashburn Farm and Ryan Park Subways started the ADOPT A DR. OR NURSE PROGRAM.

    The program is working with medical facilities in Ashburn, Lansdowne, and Reston as well as other organizations to feed those that really need it. For $6.50, you can provide meals to any of these great places!

    To donate:
    • Call or text 703-915-8360 between the hours of 3-5pm.
    • Send an email to vincecarbone1216@aol.com and put ADOPT A DR OR NURSE in the subject.
    • Send payment via Paypal. Vince’s email is the Paypal account. Indicate that this is for ADOPT A DR OR NURSE.

    The Program will provide receipts with your purchase.
     
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    Ace Vacuums (Ashburn) - Vacuums, air purifiers, supplies. With the stay at home order, this may be needed more than normal.
    Free shipping over $25.
    https://www.acevacuums.com/
     
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    L0stS0ul hmmmm

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    Lost Rhino Brewery
    21730 Red Rum Dr #142, Ashburn
    Order for pickup or delivery: https://lostrhinoonline.square.site/

    They have not just beer but also excellent food for takeout. Last time I was in there they were are also offering half priced fills on full size growlers.
     
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    Maison Warehouse (Sterling): Delivery available
    • Interior & Exterior Home Furnishings
    • Upholstery, Deep Seating & Dining
    • Bedding, Rugs & Window Treatments
    • Lamps & Chandeliers
    • Mirrors & Wall Decor
    • Greenery, Table Top & Accessories
    • Annie Sloan Paint Products
    https://maisonwarehouse.com/


    27 South Furnishings & Interiors (Leesburg): Delivery available
    https://27-south.myshopify.com/
     
  19. L0stS0ul

    L0stS0ul hmmmm

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    Nope not kidding. We love it at Lost Rhino. To each their own. Been going there for years and never had a bad experience and love the food
     
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