Telling the stories of the pandemic

Small Business has always been, is, and always will be, the backbone of America. In the coming year, we expect many new small businesses to come out of the gate. And we will be here, cheering them on. We are committed to telling the stories of small businesses who are pressing on in the face of great adversity. In this issue of the Connector, we zero in on the local effects of a global pandemic by profiling a young business—the Rila Bakery and Café located in the suburban city of Lynnwood. The challenges facing this young business are emblematic of what is happening to small businesses across America. Happy Holidays! Take care and stay safe! –Patricia Vaccarino