After months of gradual foot visitors some downtown companies are seeing a lift.
Companies in Traverse Metropolis say this weekend has been busier than most.
Katy Grace, supervisor of Nice Lakes Tub and Physique says the final 12 months thus far has been arduous to plan for and people procuring downtown Traverse Metropolis are keen to start out procuring with native companies once more.
Grace says, “All the shoppers that are available in are actually desirous to help native companies. They need to know the way we’re doing. They’re doing their greatest to type of get on the market and take part.”
She says like many different companies, the start of final 12 months had them anxious however the holidays have helped to maintain enterprise coming within the door.
“The 12 months bought higher. We had a pleasant fourth quarter. 2021 began off fairly strong. So, we’re making an attempt to lean in and do no matter we will do make the most effective out of a nasty state of affairs,” says Grace.
M-22 says they’re noticing extra prospects now that eating places and bars are open.
M-22 supervisor, Deming Wilce says, “The Monday that bars and eating places opened down right here we had thrice the quantity of those who we might see all through the day.”
She says Presidents’ Day has additionally introduced a variety of vacationers to the world.
“Beginning yesterday, most individuals have been off faculty and so we noticed the inflow of simply vacationers that have been coming into city and getting settled,” stated Wilce. “At the moment it’s been packed all day. We’ve been on a wait a pair occasions due to have been at capability and parking round right here has been loopy to seek out.”
Each companies say they anticipate extra prospects on Entrance Road as soon as restaurant capacities are lifted.
