Support Downtown- COVID 19

Updated 5.12.2020 at 2:11pm

Starting May 22, 2020 some of our downtown businesses (retail, bars, restaurants) will be reopening. Please keep in mind that reopening looks different business to business as merchants have to create a plan with both the safety of their customers and employees in mind. If you have questions about a specific business, we would advise you to visit their website, Facebook page, or call ahead before you visit.

Specific information about how to support downtown businesses virtually and digitally, as submitted by individual merchants, will continue to be available below.

The following businesses are open for take out and/or delivery at this time.

How to support downtown businesses
Alpena Vintage Company | www.alpenavintagecompany.com | Shop their online store of vintage, retro, and antique goods. Free pick-up locally or shipping available.

Art in the Loft | www.artintheloft.org | The gallery is currently closed and all classes are cancelled or postponed. You can still support Art in the Loft by donating and becoming a member today! All information can be found on their website under the "members" tab.

Bella Rose Yoga Studio | bellaroseyogastudio.com | The studio itself is closed to the public, and they are offering juices by pre-order only, check out their Facebook page for more information.

Biggby Coffee-Alpena | (989) 340-0373 | The Downtown location is currently closed.

Bob's Bullpen| (989) 356-9558 |https://www.facebook.com/bobsbullpen/ Bob's Bullpen will ship any of their books + comics in stock.

Cabin Creek Coffee | cabincreekcoffeeroasters.com | Get your Cabin Creek fix at home and order beans online.

Chippewa Valley Mercantile | www.chippewavalleyleatherworks.com | Items can be purchased through their website or you can purchase anything posted on their Facebook page. They can ship or offer curbside pick-up for anything purchased online.

The Fresh Palate | www.freshpalategourmet.com | The Fresh Palate is reopening for pick-up and delivery May 19th, 2020.

Harborside Cycle & Sport | (989) 354-4999 | info@harborsidecycle.com | We are still taking bicycles in for service! Coronavirus doesn't stop spring spring fever. Schedule an appointment to drop off your bike for service before the warm weather hits.

Investment Navigators | www.investmentnavigators.today | Their site offers plenty of basic information and financial resources about planning for the future and investing. There are many articles and tools to help you think about the future after these difficult times.

The Local Basket Case | www.thelocalbasketcasellc.com | Order your Local Basket Case apparel, accessories, gifts and more on their website! Free shipping on orders over $75

Parallel 45 Books and Gifts | (989) 278-8822 | https://bookshop.org/shop/parallel45books Offering free delivery of all in stock books if you live in the Alpena area. You can pay with a credit card over the phone. They can leave your books for you on your doorstep or porch.

Rusty Petunias Marketplace | www.rustypetuniasmarketplace.com | Their website is updated and they will be adding more items throughout the week. Delivery within 5 miles available. The shop is currently closed to the public.

Soaps and Such | soapsandsuchalpena.com | You can get all of your Soaps and Such favorites by ordering online or calling (989) 340-1299. Ship to or pick up options are available. The shop is currently closed to the public.

Sam Rumbles, State Farm | samrumbles.com & statefarm.com | State Farm can give quotes, write new policies, and take payments via internet and phone, (989) 356-2524.

Studio Rubedo | studiorubedo.com or (989)447-2487 | You can call to schedule an appointment to view the current exhibit by Elliott Earls. Meditate in the Sanctuary on Saturdays at 11:00am will be offered virtually.

Suite Salon Spa | www.suitesalons.com | Studio owners are selling gifts certificates and products online.

Thunder Bay Theatre | www.thunderbaytheatre.com | March programming including the Let's Talk Women's History Month Panel is currently postponed. You can support TBayT by donating and becoming a member of the Director's Club. Donations of $100 or more will received a Thunder Bay Theatre branded reusable metal tumbler. More information is available on their website under the "donate" tab.

Thunder Bay Winery | www.thunderbaywinery.com | Shop bottles of wine online and have them delivered to your door! Shipping available in Michigan online.

Resources for Businesses

Supporting Your Small Business During Covid-19 (from Small Business Development Center of Michigan)

Resources for Michigan Businesses (from Michigan Economic Development Corporation)

Michigan Coronavirus Information (from the State of Michigan)

Updates from the City of Alpena (from City of Alpena)

NEMI Resources

The Alpena Area Convention & Visitor's Bureau
The CVB has a page on their website with a lot of really great resources and information for business owners, employees, and more.

Alpena Area CVB COVID-19 RESOURCE PAGE

The Alpena Area CVB is also moderating a Facebook Page where they are sharing more resources and updates daily. This group is for Alpena area owners and managers of local businesses and organizations that have been negatively impacted by COVID19 mitigation activities.

Alpena Area: COVID 19 - Business Resources Facebook Group

The Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce
The Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce has a page on their website about loans, grants, and other resources for businesses.

Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce Covid-19 resources