FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 15, 2020
Kuster In Plymouth Area Visit Meets With Supporters
**Photos from the visit are available HERE**
(Plymouth, NH) – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster met with supporters in the Plymouth Town Common and stopped by M 'n M Scoops and The Common Man Roadside Market & Deli to discuss the Paycheck Protection Program and supports for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"It was great to be in Plymouth and to talk to small business owners about their COVID-19 operations," said Annie Kuster. "This pandemic has threatened the businesses that are the backbone of our economy here in New Hampshire, and it's so important that we provide them support as we continue to recover. I want to thank M 'n M Scoops and The Common Man for hosting me today, and for talking to me about how they have stayed open and worked to continue serving the community during this pandemic. I'm proud to fight for Granite State small businesses and restaurants like these, and I look forward to continuing this important work."
"As a seasonal business, COVID-19 really affected us," said Maryann Barnsley, owner of M 'n M Scoops in Plymouth, NH. "Typically we save money in the summers to sustain us in the winter months, but because of the pandemic, we had to alter course. The Paycheck Protection Program, EIDL, and Main Street grants were all effective and helpful for our business, and we were able to stay open thanks to their support."
“In my nearly 50 years of being in business, we've never faced a challenge quite like COVID-19," said Alex Ray, owner of the Common Man family of businesses. "We've focused on taking care of our staff with trust, while being shut down, and keeping our brand out in front of our loyal guests for the last eight months which was made possible by the PPP loans and support from our US elected representatives. The hospitality business faced huge challenges for businesses like mine. I'm glad we have a representation like Annie Kuster in DC keeping us posted and responding to our small businesses. I see and hear more from Annie Kuster and actually I’m more comfortable calling her about issues because I know she always gets back to me. It’s wonderful, and it’s the way it should work.”
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