Denman Businesses Adapt and Remain Open During COVID-19

business · 2021 · Denman Island

Local Denman Island businesses such as the General Store, Denman Hardware, Abraxas Books and Café, and the Guest House Café have adapted to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic by innovating services, including online orders, gift wrapping, outdoor dining spaces, and themed take-out meals. Despite challenges like supply chain issues and reduced visitor traffic, these businesses have maintained staff and continue serving the community.

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“Denman businesses are adapting to COVID by being creative and finding new ways to be resilient...Abraxas...transformed part of its space into a café that opened in June, 2020...The Guest House has partnered with the school to provide a healthy lunch program, funded by a grant...We’ve kept all our staff and not had to let anyone go” — The Islands Grapevine – March 4th, 2021 (March 4th, 2021)

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