LODI(CBS13) — San Joaquin County was given the inexperienced mild to maneuver additional into stage 2 of the state’s reopening plan Thursday night.
This introduced a sigh of reduction to some companies which have been battling closures through the stay-at-home order. The county stated companies can reopen as quickly as Friday so long as acceptable steering is in place.
In Lodi, the complete city is principally constructed on small companies. So when a giant chunk of the city has to alter the best way it does enterprise, it hurts large time.
“Our communities are dying. We’re dying a gradual dying as a result of we’re not allowed to open,” stated Marika Paternostro, Proprietor of Jillian’s Consignment Boutique.
Balancing cash to pay payments the previous two months has been a nightmare.
“About 15,000 {dollars} is what I misplaced in misplaced income,” she stated.
Marika misplaced about 75% of her month-to-month earnings.
“Proper now, I’m sitting at $1,200,” she stated.
Usually she could be making about $5,000 to $6,000 a month.
San Joaquin County was one of many final for approval from the state to maneuver additional into stage two. It might enable individuals to a sure capability again inside companies like Marika’s and Tayl’r Everitt’s.
“Simply working just a little bit tougher and that is rising character,” Everitt stated.
She owns Hometown Diet and has been making to-go shakes and teas whereas she waits to permit individuals again inside her retailer to take pleasure in their drinks.
“I’ve watched my numbers take just a little hit. I do know I’m not in that boat alone. I do know as soon as we get that raise that individuals will begin coming in,” she stated.
The ready sport has been financially draining for Marika. She is now promoting important merchandise like hand sanitizer to assist with cash move however says the persons are what she and different small enterprise house owners want.
“Simply being open, simply even having 5 individuals in right here at a time would undoubtedly assist me tremendously,” Marika stated.
