06/08/2026
Rochester is very good at showing up when a business announces they are closing.
And trust me, we are grateful. Truly.
But I also hope people understand this — small businesses need support while we are still here, not only when we are almost gone.
The first week after we announced our closing, people came in, shared, posted, and showed love. Now we are in the second week, and the noise is already getting quiet.
That is the hard truth for many small businesses in town.
We don’t need support only at the end. We need consistent support to keep going.
Support the restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and local businesses while they are still open. Go before it becomes “I wish I went more.”
Because once it’s gone, it’s gone.
And trust me… more small businesses will disappear if the support only comes when it’s too late.
We appreciate Rochester. We really do. But please remember — continuous support matters.
